Zen Gold Elixir Shiseido / 資生堂 Eau de Parfum
Saffron introduces a dry, slightly metallic spiciness that intertwines with patchouli's earthy and rooty depth, forming a warm and somewhat austere aromatic heart.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 accords.
Every perfume in Sillage is represented as a distribution across canonical accord slugs — a lingua franca for scent. Two fragrances with overlapping fingerprints are scent-twins, even if they share no literal note.
- Warm Spicy60
- Earthy60
- Soft Spicy50
- Woody
The note pyramid
- Saffron
- Patchouli
- Raspberry
- Honey
By the editors · 2 min readSaffron introduces a dry, slightly metallic spiciness that intertwines with patchouli's earthy and rooty depth, forming a warm and somewhat austere aromatic heart. Raspberry emerges in the mid-phase, lending a tart red fruitiness that cuts through the density without veering into jammy sweetness. Honey slowly sweetens the base, adding a viscous, golden warmth that melds with the raspberry's tartness and the patchouli's earthiness. The dry-down feels like a fuzzy, sweetened earth accord with a lingering fruity-resinous glow. Projection remains moderate and intimate, staying close to the skin with a subtle sillage that emphasizes personal space. Longevity extends through the day, making it suitable for fall and winter evenings or cool-weather dates.
Scent twins
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