Vocalise
“Vocalise by Shiseido is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, powdery composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1997, Vocalise by Shiseido is an Oriental Floral fragrance created by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. The composition opens with a bright and fruity accord of yuzu and black currant, setting a vibrant tone that quickly transitions into the heart notes dominated by orchid and lily-of-the-valley, creating a sense of floral elegance. The base is richly woody with sandalwood and cedar, underpinned by vanilla and musk for a warmth that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays for optimal effect — the fruity top notes are lively but short-lived, giving way to the heart's floral elegance. The woody base blooms slowly over time, so it's best worn close to the skin where its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent in a sunlit room, where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with warm vanilla and soft musk.
Fig. 01 — Vocalise, Shiseido
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