Robert Piguet 2023 EDP

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Zazen

by Aurélien Guichard

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Robert Piguet Zazen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Aurélien Guichard. Zazen opens with Mandarin, Saffron, and Apple, settles into a heart of Rice, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Tonka Bean. Robert Piguet's Zazen carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Zazen is a divisive, unique scent, polarising some with its savoury green apple and rice notes, while others find it a wonderfully cozy and meditative experience. It's a true 'art form' fragrance that challenges expectations.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Unique
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
Zazen Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Rice32%
Green Notes25%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its low sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it stays close to the skin without overwhelming. The unique, comforting profile is less fitting for formal events or sports, where something more potent or purely fresh might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Zazen opens with an unexpected tart green apple and bright mandarin, quickly giving way to a distinctive savoury and slightly green basmati rice. Violet and orange blossom offer a soft floral heart, while a powdery, lactonic quality blends with warm amber, musk, and tonka bean in the gentle dry down. It's a complex journey from fresh fruit to comforting, starchy warmth.

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