Estée Lauder Private Collection vs Shiseido Zen Original
Private Collection is the community's favourite of the two.
Private Collection is the community's favourite of the two.
Private Collection by Estée Lauder is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Private Collection was launched in 1973. The nose behind this fragrance is Vincent Marcello. Top notes are Green Notes, Hiacynth, Lime (Linden Blossom), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Chrysanthemum, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Mignonette, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Pear; base notes are Oakmoss, Coriander, Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk. Private Collection is a floral fragrance with green notes, it was reserved for the private use of Mrs. Estée Lauder. The perfume was launched to the massmarket only in 1973.The fresh floral opening blend green notes, honeysuckle, linden, jasmin and orange blossom. The heart note is composed of Bulgarian rose, chrysanthemum, reseda, ylang-ylang and coriander. The end note includes sandalwood, heliotrope, amber and musk.
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.
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Private Collection is the community's favourite of the two.
Buy Private Collection if you want the higher-rated option; pick Zen Original if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.