Shiseido / 資生堂
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Lemon cuts through a distinctly saline, mineral atmosphere—imagine the sharp snap of citrus zest meeting ocean salt and damp stone. The marine notes create an almost pharmaceutical freshness, clean and somewhat austere, with no softness in sight.
Ylang-ylang blooms into the foreground with creamy, honeyed richness, whilst jasmine absolute adds buttery warmth that mellows the metallic mineral quality considerably. The composition suddenly feels less like a fresh cologne and more like a full-bodied floral, with rose providing subtle structural support beneath the increasingly lush florality.
Cashmeran and coconut establish a warm, gently sweet base that radiates subtle creaminess and skin-like comfort. The lemon has retreated entirely, leaving only the faintest mineral whisper beneath the musk and fruitiness of mirabelle plum, which adds a delicate, slightly jammy sweetness to the creamy coconut foundation.
Rising Sun arrives as a peculiar collision between oceanic minimalism and gourmand femininity—a fragrance caught between two personalities that never quite reconcile. The opening salvo is unabashedly aquatic, with mineral and marine notes creating that slightly metallic, ozonic quality reminiscent of sea spray hitting rocks, anchored by a sharp lemon that feels almost synthetic in its clarity. But within minutes, Shiseido's floral core emerges with considerable force: a honeyed ylang-ylang and jasmine absolute combination that leans decidedly creamy rather than ethereal, transforming the composition into something altogether more sensual and indulgent.
The true character of Rising Sun reveals itself in this tonal clash. It's a fragrance for those drawn to contradictions—the wearer who enjoys fresh marine scents but craves the softness of creamy florals. The ylang-ylang particularly dominates the heart, bringing an almost buttery quality that plays unexpectedly well against the lingering mineral crispness from the opening. Rose appears as a supporting player, adding subtle depth without competing for attention.
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