Description Shiseido Zen Essence

Top notes Top notes - They develop straight after you put the fragrance on. They create the first impression and tend to be quite intense, but not long-lasting.	Bergamot, Jasmine
Middle notes Middle notes - The heart of the fragrance comes out after a couple of minutes when the head of the scent fades away. These notes usually last around 2 to 3 hours.	Iris, Musk
Base notes Base notes - The last and often longest part of the fragrance's evolution on your skin. Takes anywhere from 4 hours to over a day.	Vanilla, Cedar Wood
Fragrance category	floral, musk
Concentration of the fragrance component	Eau de Parfum

Zen garden essence

Take a moment to pause and find inner peace with a fragrance reminiscent of a quiet stroll through a Zen garden. Shiseido ZEN Eau de Parfum personifies harmony and has been designed as a soothing ritual for your senses. Its balanced blend will envelop you in a sense of calm and inner balance that you can enjoy all day long.

floral-musk fragrance inspired by the silent beauty of Japanese Zen gardens
promotes a sensation of inner balance and a calm mind
launched in 2026

Composition of the fragrance:
The fragrance introduction opens with fresh bergamot accompanied by jasmine which makes the composition light and radiant. This is followed by delicate notes of iris, whose powdery character is accentuated by clean, mineral musk with a second-skin effect. The finish features warm vanilla and cedarwood, which leave a long lasting and soothing impression.

Story of the fragrance:
Shiseido ZEN fragrance draws inspiration from the harmony of Japanese Zen gardens. This concept is reflected not only in the fragrance composition, but also in the bottle’s design, featuring clean lines and a cap made of responsibly sourced solid wood. Every detail underscores the idea of balance and transforms the application of the fragrance into a personal, soothing ritual.

Who created the perfume?

Florian Gallo

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Ingredients Shiseido Zen Essence

Complete ingredients list

ALCOHOL ·FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)·WATER(AQUA/EAU)· DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL ·BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE ·ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXY- PIPERIDINOL) CITRATE · RED 4 (CI 14700) · YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) · EXT. VIOLET 2 (CI 60730)· TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES·LINALOOL · ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE·LINALYL ACETATE·LIMONENE·VANILLIN · JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL ·BETA-CARYO- PHYLLENE ·CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL · CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL · PINENE · ALPHA-TERPINENE·FARNESOL·CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL·ROSE KETONES·TERPINOLENE·CITRAL·HEXADECANOLACTONE·TERPINEOL·GERANYLACETATE· JASMINE OIL/EXTRACT · < M156695-712>

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About the brand Shiseido

Shiseido combines Japanese tradition with cutting–edge beauty expertise, creating skincare, makeup, and fragrance that celebrate timeless beauty. Founded in 1872 as Japan’s first Western–style pharmacy, the brand has grown into a global beauty leader, renowned for uniting Japanese aesthetics, scientific research, and innovation. Through every product category, Shiseido strives to enhance natural beauty and inspire confidence.

Attention to detail and refinement define every Shiseido creation – from advanced skincare formulas and complexion-perfecting makeup to sophisticated fragrances. The brand carefully balances texture, sensory appeal, and performance, delivering products that embody the Japanese values of harmony, simplicity, and elegance. This philosophy guides the development of effective, high-quality solutions designed for a wide range of beauty needs.

Discover Shiseido’s carefully curated world of beauty. Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Foundation combines skincare technology with makeup, helping create a smooth, luminous complexion while supporting skin’s appearance. Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Oil nourishes and strengthens the skin’s natural resilience, leaving it soft and radiant. Completing the experience, Shiseido Zen eau de parfum expresses a harmonious blend of freshness and warmth, reflecting the brand’s philosophy of balance and well-being.