Tactics
“Tactics by Shiseido is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a aromatic, woody composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1978 by Shiseido, Tactics is an aromatic fougère fragrance created by Masatake Kaneko. The composition opens with juniper berries and green notes, creating a fresh spicy and citrusy top that feels invigorating and crisp. This gives way to a heart of jasmine and clary sage, offering a soft herbal warmth. The base notes of cedar, oakmoss, musk, amber, tonka bean, and vanilla ground the scent with earthy richness and depth. Tactics was one of Shiseido's early ventures into modern men’s fragrances, setting a standard for aromatic complexity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Tactics to pulse points for an immediate burst of freshness. The top notes fade within two hours, so reapply if you want the citrus and green accords to linger longer throughout the day. The base notes develop gradually over time, offering a warm embrace that lasts well into the evening.
Masatake Kaneko
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Masatake Kaneko is a perfumer who worked with the Shiseido fragrance house.
Designer Shiseido
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The story behind the bottle.
The brisk walk through a pine forest where the scent of juniper and greenery meets the warmth of jasmine and clary sage, grounded by earthy woods.
Fig. 01 — Tactics, Shiseido
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