Perfumes Similar to Shiseido Zen
For the feel of Shiseido Zen, try Pluie de Soleil, Experimentum Crucis and Kolada. Zen pairs sparkling grapefruit and pineapple with earthy patchouli. Pluie de Soleil is sweeter and creamier, Experimentum Crucis brings rose and apple into a deeper musky setting, while Kolada gives the fruity warmth a tropical coconut accent.
Tears On Mystic Sands by Mystikum £190.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- freesia
- incense
- rose
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
This fragrance evokes the bittersweet beauty of love lost and longed for. The complex sweetness of lychee and davana lead into the plush pleasures of rose oil, oud, leather and musk, sharpened with incense. The poetry of memories.
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
Pluie de Soleil by Phaedon Paris £95.00
- Key notes:
- freesia
- pineapple
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- woody
Pluie de Soleil is a sunny fruity floral. Lemon and bergamot give Pluie de Soleil a fresh opening followed by delicate hints of freesia, white peach and strawberry.
The central fruity floral facet rests on a base of sandalwood, cashmeran and vanilla. With its title translating as 'It’s raining Sun’ Pluie de Soleil is a joyful, vivacious fragrance evocative of a Mediterranean summer.
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- musk
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- woody
A rapturous rose, apple and patchouli perfume with a lick of honey. But the joyfully fresh effect of the composition is only part of the story. Experimentum Crucis has the most extraordinary projection and longevity, as well as a novel multidimensional architecture. As you wear it, scented castles of Experimentum Crucis form in the air, creating an invisible sanctuary for you and all who smell you.
Kolada by Kajal £195.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- coconut
- lily-of-the-valley
- pineapple
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- marine
Inspired by the iconic cocktail Piña Colada, Kajal Kolada pays homage to escape and blissful pleasure. Kolada starts as it means to go on with a skyscraper pineapple, given an assertive twist by a metallic lily-of-the valley accord. The uneasy alliance of tropical fruit with this mineral floral is fleshed out with creamy coconut milk and amber. A provocative perfume.
Vents & Marées by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- grapefruit
- sea salt
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- marine
Vents & Marrées whafts a gentle veil of fresh sweetness; ethereal and sunny. In this perfume Molinard conjures a romantic rendezvous on the beach. A couple lulled by the gentle melody of the waves; with rose and marine accord. A delicate harmony of sea spray with the elegance of white flowers and a sweet moment remembered by the gourmand presence of vanilla.
Celestial Robe 羽衣 by Zhiwuzhi 挚物志 £120.00
- Key notes:
- grapefruit
- oakmoss
- orange
- pine needles
- rhubarb
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Within the grand halls of the Tang dynasty, a solitary dancer, Yuyi, steps into the light. Her grace feels almost celestial, a fragment of heaven quietly descended into the mortal world. One dance is enough to captivate an entire city. Celestial Robe traces her steps with this fougere, starting with the zesty opening movement: tart orange, lemon and rhubarb, with pine and grapefruit adding sharpness and clarity. Galbanum underscores the green aspects, as a bouquet of woods (cedarwood and guaiac wood) and plush musk and ambergris round off the choreography.
Perfumer: Fanming Meng
Masa by Kajal £175.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- grapefruit
- patchouli
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- green
- leather
Masa is the Arabic word for a one-of-a-kind diamond, and this EdP embodies the diamond’s luminosity through a balance of herbal freshness and ambered wood notes. Masa opens with a crisp combo of bergamot and grapefruit highlighted by the warm spice of ginger root. Mirabelle, a sweet golden plum, becomes the focal point, its honeyed floral charms suspended in a radiant amber syrup of cardamom, vanilla, guaiac wood and patchouli. A stealth violet leaf, a throwback to vintage elegance, steers Masa towards leather.
This is Not a Blue Bottle 1/.3 – Fire by Histoires de Parfums £165.00
- Key notes:
- leather
- orange
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
The dawning of a new energy, embodied by a clean and lean leather and patchouli. A blood orange sun rises over rose and saffron’s blazing circle, liberating leather’s endless power.
201 Gold September by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
A juicy fruity fragrance with a magnolia heart and lots of bergamot sparkle.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 201 if you like easy going exotic florals and a hint of fruity theme.
Perfumer: Phillipe Romano
Haf by Ortir Apothecari £114.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- blackcurrant leaves
- grapefruit
- magnolia
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
HAF translates to summer and is pronounced "haarv".
A niche perfume with an intense burst of citrus gradually unfurls to reveal vibrant florals conjuring up the heady sunshine of a summer’s day.
About Zen by Shiseido
- Was Shiseido Zen perfume discontinued?
- No. Shiseido Zen Eau de Parfum remains listed for sale, although availability can vary between retailers and regions.
- What does Shiseido Zen smell like?
- Shiseido Zen is a sparkling floral woody musk with a juicy, uplifting brightness and a warm, earthy depth. Its transparent florals keep the composition airy, while patchouli, cedarwood, musk and amber give it a polished, grounded character.
- Is Tears On Mystic Sands similar to Shiseido Zen?
- Yes. Tears On Mystic Sands shares bergamot, freesia, rose and incense with Shiseido Zen. Sandalwood makes it smoother and woodier, without Zen’s pineapple, apple and pine facets.
- How does Vents & Marées compare with Shiseido Zen?
- Vents & Marées shares Zen’s grapefruit and freesia freshness. Blackcurrant adds extra fruitiness, while sea salt gives it a breezy marine quality and tonka bean brings gentle sweetness.
- How does Masa compare with Shiseido Zen?
- Masa connects with Shiseido Zen through grapefruit, cedarwood and patchouli. Cardamom and violet leaf make Masa greener and spicier, with less emphasis on Zen’s floral, musky and juicy pineapple character.









