The line, compared

Every Zen, compared

18 fragrances in Shiseido’s Zen line, from 1964 to 2026. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn
Zen5,943 ratings
Highest rated
Zen4.07 of 5
Longest lasting
Zen5.6 of 10
ZenThe original
Zen
Launched
2007
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
4.07 · 5,943 ratings
Lasting power
5.6 of 10
Best in
spring, fall
Most wearers say
feminine

Leads with citrus, woody, floral.

Zen for Men
Zen for Men
Launched
2009
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
3.90 · 526 ratings
Lasting power
5.4 of 10
Best in
spring
Most wearers say
masculine

Adds powdery and fresh spicy to the original's profile.

Zen Original
Zen Original
Launched
1964
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
4.20 · 451 ratings
Lasting power
5.1 of 10
Best in
fall
Most wearers say
feminine

Adds green and powdery to the original's profile.

Zen White Heat Edition
Zen White Heat Edition
Launched
2011
Rating
3.87 · 444 ratings
Lasting power
5.3 of 10
Best in
spring, summer

Keeps the original's floral and fruity at its core.

Zen Secret Bloom
Zen Secret Bloom
Launched
2012
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
4.04 · 412 ratings
Lasting power
6.3 of 10
Best in
fall

Adds vanilla to the original's profile.

Zen 2000
Zen 2000
Launched
2000
Rating
4.04 · 402 ratings
Lasting power
6.0 of 10
Best in
spring

Adds powdery and earthy to the original's profile.

Zen Eau de Parfum
Zen Eau de Parfum
Launched
2010
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
3.86 · 249 ratings
Lasting power
5.0 of 10
Best in
summer, spring

Adds white floral to the original's profile.

Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Zen for Men White Heat Edition
Launched
2011
Rating
4.11 · 211 ratings
Lasting power
5.2 of 10
Best in
summer, spring

Adds aromatic and green to the original's profile.

Zen Sun
Zen Sun
Launched
2013
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Rating
3.82 · 183 ratings
Lasting power
3.6 of 10
Best in
summer

Adds sweet to the original's profile.

Zen Essence
Zen Essence
Launched
2026
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
3.75 · 167 ratings
Lasting power
4.4 of 10
Best in
spring, summer
Most wearers say
feminine

Adds powdery and musky to the original's profile.

Zen Concentrated
Zen Concentrated
Launched
2009
Rating
4.33 · 162 ratings
Lasting power
7.1 of 10
Best in
spring, fall

Keeps the original's citrus and woody at its core.

Zen Gold Elixir
Zen Gold Elixir
Launched
2018
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
4.24 · 132 ratings
Lasting power
7.0 of 10
Best in
fall

Adds warm spicy and amber to the original's profile.

Zen Moon Essence
Zen Moon Essence
Launched
2014
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Rating
3.99 · 120 ratings
Lasting power
5.4 of 10
Best in
fall, winter

Adds sweet to the original's profile.

Zen Gold
Zen Gold
Launched
2008
Rating
4.09 · 102 ratings
Lasting power
6.4 of 10
Best in
fall

Adds amber to the original's profile.

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