Shiseido 1980 EDP

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Murasaki

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Shiseido Murasaki is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980. Murasaki opens with Hyacinth, Bergamot, Gardenia, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Shiseido's Murasaki carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a captivating, classic green floral that's sadly a shadow of its former self in newer formulations. If you can get your hands on a vintage, expect a deeply elegant and complex scent; otherwise, prepare for something lighter and more aldehydic.
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  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Clean
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Murasaki 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

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for daily wear, particularly in spring. The clean, green floral profile lends itself well to casual and office settings, though it might be a bit too understated for formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Murasaki opens with a vivid, crisp burst of galbanum and hyacinth, brightened by bergamot, before softening into a sophisticated floral heart. Rose, jasmine, and iris intertwine, bringing a powdery elegance. The dry down reveals a warm, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and a whisper of leather, grounding the composition with timeless depth.

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