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Yves Saint Laurent Paris vs Shiseido Zen Original
Zen Original is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthornBergamotCassia
Heart
RoseVioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root
Base
IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar
Accords
Powdery
100%
Floral
100%
Rose
86%
Violet
70%
Yellow floral
66%
Green
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Paris by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral fragrance for women. Paris was launched in 1983. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth, Geranium, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Nasturtium, Hawthorn, Bergamot and Cassia; middle notes are Rose, Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Lime Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orris Root; base notes are Iris, Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber and Cedar. The perfume is named after Paris, the adored city of Yves Saint Laurent, who created it as a tribute to the Parisiennes who are always elegant, romantic, vivacious, ironic, simple and charming. Paris is a brilliant harmony of roses and violet flowers. This woody-floral starts with bergamot and violet, followed my may rose and iris at its heart, ending with sensational warmth of sandalwood. It was created in 1983. Here you can watch an advertising video for Paris by YSL.
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Notes
Top
HiacynthGalbanumBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
CarnationOrris RootNarcissusJasmineMimosaVioletRose
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
Accords
Floral
100%
Green
93%
Powdery
89%
Woody
86%
Earthy
74%
Mossy
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Zen Original by Shiseido is a Chypre fragrance for women. Zen Original was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Hiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Carnation, Orris Root, Narcissus, Jasmine, Mimosa, Violet and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Zen is the first Shiseido’s perfume released at the world market. It was created in 1964 in a black bottle with a floral pattern. This is an intensive floral scent, with hyacinth, orange blossom, jasmine, mimose, daffodil, violet and woody-musky base, which is not produced anymore. A newer, modern version was launched in 2000 and the creator is Nathalie Lorson. This version is lighter, more pellucid, with a general resemblance with the original. The bottle of the second Zen is white. The third version of Zen was created in 2007 by Michel Almairac of Robertet. Top notes: bergamot, galbanum and orange blossom. Heart: jasmine, rose, violet, narcissus, hyacinth, carnation, orris root and mimosas. Base: sandalwood, cedar, oak moss, amber and musk.
Notes in Common
48% sharedShared (13)
RoseMimosaHiacynthOrange BlossomBergamotVioletJasmineOrris RootMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar
Only in Paris
GeraniumGreen NotesNasturtiumHawthornCassiaLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope
Only in Zen Original
GalbanumCarnationNarcissus
Rating
3.88vs4.20
Ratings
5,901vs451
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1983vs1964
Which should I buy?
Zen Original is the community's favourite of the two.
- Zen Original is rated higher by the community: 4.20 from 451 ratings, against 3.88 from 5,901.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Paris and "moderate" for Zen Original.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Paris versus "moderate" for Zen Original.
- Paris is voted best for spring; Zen Original for fall.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Shiseido is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Zen Original if you want the higher-rated option; pick Paris if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.