Shiseido 1978 EDT

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Tactics

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Shiseido Tactics is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978. Tactics opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Cedar, Pine, Jasmine, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Shiseido's Tactics carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly underrated classic, Tactics is a polite yet distinctive green fougère that embodies quiet sophistication. It's clean, fresh, and surprisingly versatile, making it a well-loved, if somewhat forgotten, gem.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
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Tactics Eau de Toilette 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With moderate longevity and sillage, Tactics is perfectly suited for daily wear, especially in casual settings or the office where an understated freshness is appreciated. Its clean, green character makes it a good fit for daytime, as many reviewers noted.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Tactics opens with a bright burst of green notes, lemon, and juniper, swiftly moving into a refreshing heart of pine, cedar, and a hint of mint. The dry-down is a gentle embrace of oakmoss, musk, and a subtle warmth from amber and vanilla, creating a clean, soapy, and naturally elegant aroma.

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