Notes pyramid
Top
HiacynthGalbanumBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
CarnationOrris RootNarcissusJasmineMimosaVioletRose
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
Main accords
floral100%
green88%
powdery76%
woody64%
earthy52%
mossy40%
Day 56%Night 44%
Longevity6.4 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Zen Original 4.20 out of 5 across 447 votes. Projection reads as moderate. Best worn in Autumn.
Zen Original by Shiseido is a Chypre fragrance for women. Zen Original was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Hiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Carnation, Orris Root, Narcissus, Jasmine, Mimosa, Violet and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Zen is the first Shiseido’s perfume released a
Perfumer: Josephine Catapano
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