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Which Should You Buy?
Shiseido's Relaxing Fragrance is a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a nostalgic, calming green floral, but others find the opening jarringly vegetal or too energetic to live up to its name. A love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following begging for its return.
This fresh, green, and peppery rose might just be your new signature. It's a clean, elegant scent that's far from dusty despite hints of powder, though you do have to love rose to truly appreciate it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 34% | 31% |
| Fruity | 8% | 14% |
| Green | 31% | 22% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 14% | 7% |
| Woody | 1% | 10% |
| Earthy | 1% | 9% |
| Animalic | 2% | 4% |
| Fresh | 26% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and relaxing green accords make it highly suitable for casual wear or the office, where it's unlikely to offend. The lack of overt sweetness or sensuality makes it less ideal for formal events or a date, though its clean vibe works for a daytime outing.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean character and moderate sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual outings. While not overtly romantic, it's elegant enough for some formal settings, but its green sharpness might be too much for high-heat sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Rose, Green accords and Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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