Shiseido 2012 EDP

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Zen Secret Bloom

by Michel Almairac

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Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Michel Almairac. Zen Secret Bloom opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Rose, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Gardenia, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Shiseido's Zen Secret Bloom carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive one, Secret Bloom can hit you hard with patchouli and incense, but for those who connect with its sultry, balsamic heart, it's a truly captivating and sexy scent that stands out from the crowd.
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  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Zen Secret Bloom 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage, combined with its warm and dark profile, makes it excellent for dates and evening wear, though some find it too strong for office settings. It's best suited for cooler weather, particularly autumn and winter.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Zen Secret Bloom opens with a bright, peppery citrus burst from pink pepper and bergamot, quickly transitioning into a rich, complex floral heart of jasmine, gardenia, and freesia. The true character emerges in the deep, warm dry-down, where smoky incense and earthy patchouli are softened by creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and sandalwood, creating a dark, sensual, and almost edible warmth.

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