Solinotes 2023 EDP

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Herbe Zen

by Benoît Bergia

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Solinotes Herbe Zen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Benoît Bergia. Herbe Zen opens with Buchu, Currant Blossom, Green Notes, and Mint, settles into a heart of Poppy, Rose, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Solinotes's Herbe Zen carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Herbe Zen is a divisive green scent; some love its refreshing, natural qualities, while others find it too sweet or reminiscent of old-school aftershave. It's a fresh, versatile option if you can get past its fleeting performance.
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  • Fresh
  • Feminine
  • Classic
  • Bright
  • Uplifting
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Herbe Zen 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

With intimate sillage and moderate longevity, Herbe Zen is suitable for office wear, especially given its fresh, clean character. Its invigorating greenness makes it perfect for casual outings and even a workout scent, though its mild projection isn't ideal 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Herbe Zen opens with a vibrant, almost bitter green burst of buchu and mint, evoking crushed herbs and freshly mown grass. As it settles, delicate currant blossom and a hint of poppy emerge, adding a subtle floral whisper. The base then grounds this green freshness with a soft, woody embrace of cedar and sandalwood, underpinned by a clean musk.

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