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Shiseido Zen vs Filippo Sorcinelli Scusami
Zen is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitPineappleBergamotOrangeRose
Heart
FreesiaRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrris
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskAmberIncensePine
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
82%
Floral
71%
Patchouli
64%
Fruity
62%
Sweet
61%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Zen by Shiseido is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Zen was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Orange and Rose; middle notes are Freesia, Red Apple, Lotus, Hyacinth, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Orris; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar, Musk, Amber, Incense and Pine. After the two Zen versions, Zen is reborn in 2007 . This vibrant floral, with wood and spices, was designed by Michel Almairac. An opening of a zesty grapefruit note, sweet bergamot, orange, pineapple wrapped in blue rose. The heart features a generous floral bouquet made of freesia, gardenia, violet, lily-of-the-valley, Chinese rose, red apple and lotus blossom. The warm and sensual trail blends patchouli, cedar wood, musk and white musk, amber and frankincense. The bottle is designed by Taisuke Kikuchi. Zen is available in 30ml, 50 ml and 100ml EDT bottles.
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Notes
Top
Fruity NotesMuskAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CedarSandalwoodPatchouli
Heart
Ylang-YlangFreesiaRoseSugarCassisLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Mirabelle PlumLemonGrapefruitBergamotHeliotrope
Accords
Fruity
100%
Sweet
92%
Citrus
82%
Floral
81%
Woody
81%
Powdery
65%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Scusami by Filippo Sorcinelli is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Scusami was launched in 2020. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Musk, Amber, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Freesia, Rose, Sugar, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Mirabelle Plum, Lemon, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Heliotrope.
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (9)
GrapefruitBergamotRoseFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliCedarMuskAmber
Only in Zen
PineappleOrangeRed AppleLotusHyacinthGardeniaVioletOrrisIncensePine
Only in Scusami
Fruity NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodYlang-YlangSugarCassisMirabelle PlumLemonHeliotrope
Rating
4.07vs3.99
Ratings
5,943vs521
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2007vs2020
Which should I buy?
Zen is the community's favourite of the two.
- Zen is rated higher by the community: 4.07 from 5,943 ratings, against 3.99 from 521.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring and fall.
Buy Zen if you want the higher-rated option; pick Scusami if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.