Zen
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Amazing Haute
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Zen is a divisive scent, polarising reviewers between a clean, fresh, and elegant vibe and something generic, sharp, or ‘old-lady-like’. If you're after a budget-friendly Coco Mademoiselle-adjacent experience, it's worth a sniff, but be aware of its poor performance for some.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Givenchy Hot Couture (2000) by Alberto Morillas and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud - the raspberry-magnolia-sandalwood floral-fruity feminine that became one of the early-2000s designer references for fresh-spicy fruit-floral compositions. Honest dupe-fidelity for spring-summer day wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 55% |
| Floral | 26% | 70% |
| Fruity | 13% | 85% |
| Green | 8% | 20% |
| Sweet | 16% | 55% |
| Warm | 5% | 40% |
| Woody | 14% | 55% |
| Earthy | 11% | 30% |
| Animalic | 6% | 20% |
| Fresh | 23% | 65% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile, coupled with moderate projection, makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some find it elegant enough for dates, its limited longevity and lack of overt formality keep it from being a top choice for formal events.
Seasons
Raspberry-magnolia-sandalwood structure with fresh-spicy heart reads firmly spring-summer; the modest warm depth carries into a transitional autumn. Less suited to deep winter.
Occasions
Bright fruit-floral with intimate sillage fits office, casual day, and date wear naturally. Daytime emphasis; less suited to formal evening or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody, Floral accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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