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Shiseido Zen Essence ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 1 April 2026 Leave a Comment

Shiseido has launched Zen Essence, a new musky floral fragrance for women. Zen Essence might or might not be a flanker to the 2007 version of Shiseido Zen; it is unrelated to 2014's Zen Moon Essence.

A floral musky fragrance inspired by Zen gardens, offering a sensory ritual that invites inner balance and harmony of the senses. Zen Essence embodies the art of fragrance as a soothing ritual. Inspired by Zen gardens, this Eau de Parfum unveils a floral musky cocoon where crisp bergamot and luminous jasmine open to a heart of delicate iris and mineral musks, melting into addictive vanilla and warm cedarwood.

A lasting olfactory signature that wraps your senses and accompanies you throughout the day. Experience a floral musky fragrance that evokes harmony and serenity.

Zen Essence was developed by perfumer Florian Gallo. 

Shiseido Zen Essence is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

(via franks.com.mt, shiseido.fr)

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Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: flanker, florian gallo, shiseido

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