Zen (version #2 / pearl) (2000)
by Shiseido

I am commenting on the essence de parfum designed for meditation (15 ml bottle with glass wand). A strong but true burst of white flowers followed by a compelling scent of valerian (a strange scent except for those involved in aromatherapy), and a soft drydown of (very subdued) kyara and lovely white musk. This really does aid meditation, and can be used in place of incense for those who don't like the smoke. Even my young children find it calming and centering. And it's very beautiful as well. The EdT was light and fresh and ephemeral compared to the essence, but quite pretty and wearable.

16th August, 2006.

It's astonishing, how such a soft and light scent can have such long lasting power! Maybe the name is program - Lao tse wrote: the soft and tender is more powerfull than the hard and strong.
Zen Pearl smell like white flowers and baby-powder, clean and fresh and smooth - remembering on cherry blossoms flying in a tender spring breeze - but this still at the next day!
I don't get it.
The mother of pearl bottle fits it perfectly!
For the right person this scent is great. In my opinion, even a child could wear it or a special kind of woman.
Among the light cherry-blossom-baby-powder-scents one of the best!

8th January, 2006.