Is Eden Perfumes No.501 Ginza a dupe of Shiseido Ginza?

No.501 Ginza EDP

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Ginza Eau de Parfum bottle Ginza EDP
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No.501 Ginza Eau de Parfum bottle No.501 Ginza EDP
$46.99+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ginza EDP
Shiseido Ginza is a divisive floral-fruity, with some finding it a chic crowd-pleaser and others dismissing it as a generic shampoo scent. If you're after a youthful, clean, everyday wear, give it a go.
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Our Verdict - No.501 Ginza EDP
Eden's No.501 recreates Shiseido Ginza's pomegranate-orchid brightness with real energy in the opening, though the woody patchouli-sandalwood base thins out faster than the original's more layered, addictive dry-down.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Ginza EDP A No.501 Ginza EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ginza EDP
No.501 Ginza EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pomegranate 61% vs 52%
Pink Pepper 38% vs 47%
Patchouli 37% vs 33%
Orchid 28% vs 28%
Sandalwood 27% vs 37%
Freesia 26% vs 26%
Magnolia 25% vs 23%
Jasmine 20% vs 21%
Only in Ginza
Hinoki Wood 35%
Only in No.501 Ginza
Cypress 30%
Shared Notes
Pomegranate 61% vs 52%
Pink Pepper 38% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Orchid 28% vs 28%
Freesia 26% vs 26%
Magnolia 25% vs 23%
Jasmine 20% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 37% vs 33%
Sandalwood 27% vs 37%
Only in Ginza
Hinoki Wood 35%
Only in No.501 Ginza
Cypress 30%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Ginza No.501 Ginza
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ginza

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and moderate projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being overwhelming. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its 'shampoo-y' quality lessens its suitability for formal settings.

No.501 Ginza

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright pomegranate-floral pairing is a natural fit for spring and summer wear, fading in relevance once the weather cools.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

An energetic, contrasting floral suits casual daytime wear and daytime dates rather than heavier formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds cypress, drops hinoki wood

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