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Zen Essence
Florian GalloThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made Beaumont sur Mer (2026)Portrait →

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Shiseido  ·  Sold as feminine

Zen Essence

3.75167 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
powderywoodymuskyiriscitrusviolet
Zen EssenceMid-range · $40–100
63%Similar accords, often for lessBahar Al Gharam · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 7 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate9% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak19%
Moderate66%
Long lasting9%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate
Intimate57%
Moderate43%
Strong0%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine4%
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Unisex9%
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Feminine88%
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Florian Gallo portrait
03 · The nose

Florian Gallo

A rising star between Grasse and Shanghai

Florian Gallo is a perfumer whose fascination with fragrance began during childhood family holidays in Grasse. He trained at the Versailles School of Perfumery and later at ISIPCA and Robertet in Grasse, traveling to Argentina and England during his studies.

7fragrances
Frenchnationality

The Zen line

18 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Shiseido

More from the house · founded 1872 · Japan

Similar accords, often for less

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Zen EssenceThe originalZen EssenceShiseido · Mid-range · $40–100
63%MatchArd Al ZaafaranBahar Al GharamShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.18 (22)
Zen EssenceInoui
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With Shiseido Inoui

Adds aromatic, green and mossy; shares jasmine.

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