Shiseido 2021 EDP

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Ginza

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni , Maïa Lernout

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Shiseido Ginza is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni and Maïa Lernout. Ginza opens with Pink Pepper and Pomegranate, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, Orchid, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Hinoki Wood. Shiseido's Ginza carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Ginza Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Ginza opens with a burst of juicy pomegranate and a subtle hint of pink pepper, quickly transitioning to a dominant floral heart of jasmine, magnolia, orchid, and freesia. The drydown settles into a comforting base of hinoki and sandalwood, grounded by a touch of earthy patchouli, creating a well-blended, clean, and subtly sweet impression.

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