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Shiseido · Sold as feminine
Zen Sun 2014
A sunlit patio where mangoes ripen under the heat, and exotic flowers bloom in the warm afternoon air.
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Zen Sun 2014Mid-range · $40–100
49%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Fusion For Him · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Shiseido and crafted by perfumer Michel Almairac, Zen Sun 2014 is a Floral Fruity fragrance that captures the essence of summer. The composition opens with a burst of mango and bergamot, creating a vibrant citrus-tropical accord that immediately evokes sun-drenched days. The heart of exotic floral notes and cherry blossom adds an airy freshness, while the base of musk and amber provides warmth and depth. This fragrance is designed to be both radiant and comforting.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points; the bright top notes are most noticeable initially but give way to a comforting musky base after an hour. Ideal for daytime wear when you want a scent that is both fresh and enveloping.
Fig. 01 — Zen Sun 2014, Shiseido
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
The Zen line
18 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Shiseido
More from the house · founded 1872 · Japan
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 20%, disliked or hated by 20%.