Shiseido 1976 EDP

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Inoui

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Shiseido Inoui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1976. Inoui opens with Green Notes, Lemon, Galbanum, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Pine, Jasmine, Freesia, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Civet, and Myrrh. Shiseido's Inoui carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A lost 70s gem, Inoui is a quiet, contemplative green chypre that balances fresh pine with earthy mystique. Community sentiment is overwhelmingly nostalgic for this unique, discontinued scent, proving its enduring appeal.
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  • Classic
  • Green
  • Mysterious
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Inoui 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for various settings, leaning casual due to its natural, calming feel. While it has a sophisticated edge, its green and woody character might be too distinctive for all formal occasions.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Inoui opens with a vibrant, sparkling burst of green notes, lemon, and galbanum, quickly softened by a delicate peach. The heart emerges with a distinct, almost melancholic, pine and juniper accord, interwoven with subtle jasmine and freesia. This leads to a grounding, warm base of Virginia cedarwood, oakmoss, and myrrh, with just a hint of civet providing an earthy, skin-like depth. It evokes a serene walk through a forest in early spring.

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