Zen Gold Elixir EDP by Shiseido / 資生堂

Name: Zen Gold Elixir EDP
Brand: Shiseido / 資生堂
Rating: 8.1 (20 reviews)

for women

Perfumer: Michel Almairac

8.1/10

20 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Zen Gold Elixir EDP by Shiseido / 資生堂 is an Oriental Floral perfume for women. It was composed by Michel Almairac. The top notes are Blue rose and Frankincense absolute; middle notes are Patchouli, Saffron, Cedarwood and Jasmine sambac absolute; base notes are Raspberry, Honey and Charred wood. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. It lasts very long, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (79% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 65% of votes
Smells mainly: oriental, floral, smoky

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

9 notes

Zen Gold Elixir EDP features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

20 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

19 ratings

8.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

19 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

28 season votes

Spring21%
Summer0%
Autumn39%
Winter39%

Who wears it

Men29%
Unisex6%
Women65%

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