Shiseido 2013 Edp

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Zen Gold Elixir

by Michel Almairac

Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Michel Almairac. Zen Gold Elixir opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Peach, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Amber, Vanilla, and Patchouli. Shiseido's Zen Gold Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a patchouli-led wear.

A truly divisive patchouli-led floral, Zen Gold Elixir is either a warm embrace or a sour disappointment depending on your skin chemistry. Owners love its unique blend but lament its fleeting presence - this Elixir needs an all-day top-up.
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  • Warm
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
Zen Gold Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18%
Floral 31%
Fruity 17%
Green 4%
Sweet 25%
Warm 5%
Woody 10%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Patchouli
100%
Floral
83%
Woody
81%
Citrus
70%
White Floral
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Pineapple 28% Bergamot 26% Grapefruit 25% Peach 22%

Heart Notes

Magnolia 38% Jasmine 37% Rose 25%

Base Notes

Patchouli 29% Amber 21% Musk 17% Vanilla 16% Cedar 16%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its soft projection and lack of longevity make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The floral and patchouli accords are too heavy for sport, and its divisive nature might make it less ideal for formal settings.

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About

Zen Gold Elixir opens with a bright, juicy splash of pineapple, bergamot, and peach, instantly uplifting and refreshing. This fruity zest quickly mellows into a heart of rich, powdery florals, where soft rose, jasmine, and magnolia bloom elegantly. The dry down is a prominent, earthy patchouli, softened by creamy vanilla, warm amber, and a whisper of clean musk and cedar, creating a complex and sophisticated oriental floral experience.

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