Zen 2000

Such a delicate, soft, warm scent. Sadly it was available such a short time. I am happy to have used a bottle of this pearl. In the opening it is a powdery, sweet scent, but with some patience it opens up to an unique bamboo creation. The patchouli does not dominate and the warmth stays on for a long time. You are greatly missed Zen! Edit: I now have another bottle of Zen, thank you Italy and Brescia. I wear Zen only occasionally, not like twenty years ago as it was my daily pleasure. Nothing like this out there.

Splendid scent. For me is of niche , performed from natural components. Beautifully it balances. At the beginning I feel the green but they do not fresh , such natural . How one crumples recent leaf of the tree. Then it lies into the warm , delicate note. Without water acords , without the pepper. And because I adore him. It does't torment me. Can be as the everyday scent ,in the morning , but perhaps to be also with the evening. This scent very nobilly lies. I love ZEN 2000

Oh I had this and loved it so much. I like that it ́s creamy and soapy. But I can see how some people don ́t like it, cause it ́s very unique. What a scandal that they stopped producing this Zen version.... oh sadness!

I love this extra,it reminds me of all those oriental things in movies,which also could calm me down immediately.Wish this one is still under manufacture.

loooooved it! had only one bottle, years ago. did they discontinue this one too? i cannot find it at all!!!

This was my first perfume love. The smell I will never forget and which I miss.

I LOVED this Fragrance!! I wish they still made this it was amazing!

04. november 2016 Ok,so 100ml bottle of this beauty was purchased by me years ago and simply got lost amongst hundreds of bottles of mine. But today i had a strange craving to find out this perfume and try it, the bottle is so pure and we have first snow up in here and while having a breakfast and looking outside the window i suddenly recalled i have this perfume and i wanted to wear it. To be honest, i have tried it this summer once and i wasnt impressed, but now sitting in a warm apartment,watching the snow falling down outside i have completly different approach to this perfume. There are notes now that iclearly smell that werent so pronounced during warmer period of the year. First of all, the most dominant note on me is clearly gentiana (i wonder why this note was rated so low,since it is strong enough,but thenduring the summer time i didnt smell it so clearly), i have Guerlain ́s Aqua Allegoria Gentiana,and the opening is almost identical, but here it is even more spicier,thanks to bergamote. It is so surprisingly good. There is a strong oakmoss accord as well and idosmell somekind of ripe pear side smell (pearwood?). Since i do dislike iris and violet combo in one fragrance i was scared their combination here would be also a disaster to me, but they are both extremely soft, i actually dont smell any iris yet at all. The patchouli is still there, but it was loaded very lighthaded in here. The closer to drydown, the more pronounced the bamboo note is. in generali think i have found a perfect weather to wear this fragrance and today will be my ZEN day. Gladi didn ́t get rid of it in the first place.

LOVE this scent, soft and warm yet strong and comforting - I don't get the overpowering thing at all on my skin that I find with other scents like Beyond Paradise or Tresor, now they are overpowering on me! Does anyone else get hints of Murasaki from this? This version of Zen definitely reminds me of Murasaki but not sure quite which notes - or maybe it's a Shiseido thing, something in the formulation that reminds me of Murasaki? This version of Zen is very soft, warm and sensual...love it for winter...

I have had this perfume since 2000 kept it and opened it later maybe 2008 its beautiful it is perfume for meditation definitely ... calming to me ...

I would like to love this frangnance because I love the name, the simplicity of the bottle... but this perfume turns to a really strong soap smell on me that makes me cough...I can't stand.

This smells very soapy and strong. Not a fan of it. I bought the mini Pefrume bottle for it's looks and it still had some perfume left in it. Kinda smells like an old ladies perfume, yuck!

i smell fresh bamboo, humble powdery violet and iris with lil rose thrown in.very unique,calming,inspiring,happy smell.This is my new fave:)Lasting power is very good.

This is called ZEN Eau de Parfum Aromatique. Description on the box: “A soul enlightened. A world anew. A luminous bouquet of transparent fresh-budding florals spiritualized by the peaceful influence of rare Eastern moss, bamboo, and Kyara wood. A warm enveloping fragrance that inspires meditation, enhancing serenity in life and transforming the world with new accord.” “Une nouvelle harmonie. Un monde de renouveau. Un bouquet lumineux de fleurs fraîches et transparentes où chemine la paisible senteur du bambou, du bois de Kyara et d’une mousse orientale rare. La chaleureuse envelope d’un parfum de sérénité qui invite au calme de la méditation et à l’harmonie.” From the leaflet: “Inspired by Oriental traditions honoring the bond between scent and soul, and further defined by scientific advances in aromachology, Shiseido brings you Zen... a new dimension in total well-being. Immerse yourself in the serenity of Zen and see the world in a new light. Through quiet meditation comes enlightenment and a fresh beginning for every life. Born of a vibrant bouquet of water hyacinth and gentian, Zen is an airy transparent scent that captivates the senses and transports you to a place of harmony and balance. Rare Eastern moss and bamboo reflect the natural elements of a Zen garden, melding with the delicate presence of violet and iris to enhance a feeling of calm. Undertones of exotic Asian Kyara wood reveal sweetness and warmth, and unite with illuminating wood accents in a deep spiritual peace. With quiet strength, Zen purifies the soul ... and brightens the world with promise.” Apply lavishly throughout the day... anytime you wish to bring new focus to your life or evoke feelings of peace and fulfilment. Patent pending for Kyara wood scent developed through a process exclusive to Shiseido.

one of my absolute favourites of this kind. its inexplicably pleasant, always receive compliments when I wear this one. it has a typical 2000-vibe: light, almost aquatic-fresh with a distinct green stems/ bitter mossy character and a musky-powdery elegant drydown. I dont get any patchouli, but bamboo and juicy iris with moss are def prominent here. the violet is less recognisable, to me at least. smells fantastic in open air and on windy days. & the name is perfect for it - a true homage to Japanese scent culture (I mean from a western perspective). btw it was the 1st perfume Shiseido brand launched in Europe, before they became the giant we know today:)

I had a sample of this version of zen for so many years but I didn't go smell it but in the cold days of winter while I was trying to concentrate to my lessons to get ready for exam. the first notes are really too strong!it's the pure bergamot.even make me allergic.but then it softens. actually I don't consider this one a sexy nor a young lady perfume.but it helped me to concentrate,in fact I remember the cold days of exams with this perfume.so maybe they've choosen the right name!

This has all the elements I look for in a fragrance. I do have the mini concentrated essence and I love the fresh green aspects that are not too sharp, the florals that are in harmony, and the solid dry wood base that has no vanilla, no sweetness, and no musk. I am saving the bottle and using it as if it is liquid gold. I love this Nathalie Lorson version but I am looking forward to try the 1960's version too, if ever I find it.

This reminds me of Cinema, only loads more wearable. Where Cinema NEVER quiets down and settles into anything other than a scream, Zen starts out with a bang of sweet patchouli and Iris , then quickly transforms into a softer version of the top notes. The dry down later is fabulous...it becomes animalic and musky,still retaining much of the initial flavor. This lasts on me for hours and has nice silage. I love this stuff!

For those wondering if this is still in production, I just bought a bottle at the Shiseido flagship store in the Ginza, Toyko. The lovely Japanese sales assistant described it as a perfume for meditation. It's true! This version of Zen is very comtemplative, very Japanese. By the way, the black bottled Zen was sitting on the shelf beside it!

This was out before 2000, maybe 1998? I was definitely fully wearing it in 1999, I can tell you that much. The first bottle I had was very small, a perfume oil, which was a pain to unscrew every time. Then I started buying the sprays. I think I quit wearing it around 2001, and I'd gone through several bottles at that point.