About Feminite du Bois
Shiseido is best known for Zen from 1964 and again relaunched in 2007, built on lotus flower, white amber, and woods in a composition that reflects the Japanese skincare company's philosophy of harmony between nature and technology. Feminite du Bois remains the most sought-after fragrance in the catalog, built on lotus, white amber, cedar, jasmine, sandalwood, musk. The concentration and quality of raw materials used sets it apart from what you find at a similar price point from mass-market houses.
Zen takes the line in a different direction. Where Feminite du Bois is the anchor, Zen shows the range's willingness to explore contrasting scent families. Tsubaki rounds out the catalog with a third option covering men and women who want yet another direction in the same quality tier.
Buying Guide for Shiseido Fragrances
If you are exploring Shiseido for the first time, Feminite du Bois is the starting point. It is what the house is measured against. If you already own it and want to go deeper into the catalog, the other releases show different facets of the house's style. Browse men's fragrances for similar luxury and niche options at comparable investment levels.
For buyers comparing similar luxury and niche options, Hermes and Issey Miyake. Both cover comparable ground to Shiseido and suit buyers with the same preferences. All Shiseido fragrances at PerfumeBox are authenticated and ship free to US addresses on orders over $59.
