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Zen Purple by Shiseido / 資生堂 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Shiseido / 資生堂· 2010

Zen Purple

6.334Typically ~$70

Mostly citrus fruits and freesia, warmed by amber. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralFruitySweetCitrusWoody

Perfumer: Michel Almairac

Scent profile

Top notes

Citrus fruits Freesia Lily of the valley Lime

Heart notes

Jasmine Tuberose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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