More
For collectors searching for a clean, green vintage profile, More by Shiseido offers a refreshing break from modern gourmands. It is designed for those who appreciate the crispness of classic soapy scents and the soft texture of powdery florals. The fragrance centers around a dry heart of iris, jasmine, and lily of the valley, supported by a warm musk and cedar base. It shines brightest in the spring during casual daytime wear, offering a polite scent bubble that stays close to the skin. If you love clean laundry sheets, green herbs, and old-school aldehydes, this bottle deserves a spot on your vanity. It delivers a quiet, professional aura that works beautifully in offices, hot climates, and weekend settings.
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It lasts three to five hours on skin with moderate projection that quickly drops to an intimate skin scent after the first hour, making it best suited for warm spring days.
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More is a dry, powdery floral green fragrance that opens with crisp aldehydes and tarragon, transitions into a heart of iris, jasmine, and lily of the valley, and dries down to a soapy base of cedar and musk.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe aldehydic and fresh accords dominate the opening, creating a soapy bubble. Over time, the powdery iris and yellow floral notes soften the blend, while musk and cedar provide a clean finish.
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When to Wear
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and winter. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Clean soapy skin scent perfect for warm spring days
Office safe with a polite close-to-skin projection
Unique green opening featuring tarragon and fresh neroli
Soft powdery heart of iris and lily of the valley
Refreshing clean feeling that resists humid summer heat
Leans unisex due to the dry cedar wood base
Bright citrus opening with bergamot and mandarin orange
Rich floral depth from ylang ylang and jasmine
Warm resinous finish using benzoin and amber
Strong initial sillage presence in early wear
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Fades quickly within three to five hours on skin
Sharp aldehydic opening can feel too soapy or cold
Sillage drops to a whisper after the first hour
Hard to find due to limited global distribution
Vanilla is too faint to add any real warmth
Vintage green profile might feel dated to some
Weak longevity representation in user performance ratings
Yellow floral notes like ylang ylang might feel heavy for some
Musky base notes can become cloying in high summer heat
Poor performance ratings in winter conditions
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Shiseido More Review: Clean Soap and Green Leaves”
More by Shiseido opens with a very clean, almost brisk shock of aldehydes. It is sharp and cold, mixed with a bitter herbal hit of tarragon and sour mandarin orange. This is not the sweet fruit of modern releases. It is a dry, green, vintage greeting that immediately clears the air. The initial blast feels like stepping out of a cold shower into a cool room, which might startle those used to warm vanilla openings.
Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges begin to melt on warm skin. A powdery floral heart takes over, dominated by a dry iris and sweet jasmine. The tarragon lingers in the background, keeping the floral bouquet from becoming too sweet or heavy. Lilac and lily of the valley add a dewy, spring-like quality that smells natural rather than chemical. It feels light, clean, and highly organized.
As the hours pass, the florals sink into the base notes. The dry down is primarily clean musk and cedar, with the faintest touch of benzoin providing a hint of resinous warmth. The vanilla note is barely detectable, acting only to smooth out the dry cedar wood. It never turns sweet or heavy on the skin. The final stage is a pure soapy scent that mimics clean linen.
Performance is modest, which is typical for this style of green floral. It projects well for the first hour due to the lift from the aldehydes, but then it rapidly shrinks to a skin scent. You will get about four hours of wear before it fades completely. It is a fantastic choice for hot, humid weather when heavier perfumes become unbearable.
This is a fragrance for people who want to smell clean and put together without drawing attention. It suits a minimalist style, matching linen trousers and daytime errands. While unisex in its dry green woodiness, it will appeal most to lovers of classic, powder-forward green fragrances.
Ultimately, More by Shiseido is a quiet success. It does not try to command the room or seduce anyone. It simply provides a clean, green, soapy aura that keeps you feeling refreshed. If you enjoy vintage iris and herbal aldehydes, this is a very safe daytime wear.
FAQs
What does More by Shiseido smell like?+
More opens with a blast of soapy aldehydes and green tarragon, giving it a very clean, crisp start. It soon shifts into a powdery floral heart dominated by iris and jasmine. The base dries down to a quiet mix of musk, cedar, and a very light touch of vanilla.
How long does More by Shiseido last on the skin?+
You can expect about three to five hours of wear from this fragrance. The aldehydic top notes fade within the first thirty minutes, leaving behind a soft, powdery musk and cedar skin scent that lingers quietly during warm spring days.
Does More by Shiseido have strong sillage?+
The projection is moderate at first, extending about arm's length thanks to the lifting power of aldehydes. Within an hour, it pulls back to become an intimate skin scent, making it safe for office wear and close encounters.
What season and weather are best for wearing More?+
This green floral performs beautifully in the mild weather of spring and early summer. The crisp green notes of tarragon and neroli pop nicely in cool breeze, while the clean musk base resists cloying in warm midday sun.
Is More by Shiseido suitable for everyday office wear?+
Yes, its clean, soapy character makes it an excellent choice for professional environments. The lily of the valley and cedar accords create a polished, freshly showered impression that remains polite and never dominates a meeting room.
Is this fragrance completely feminine or can men wear it?+
Although marketed for women, the heavy presence of aldehydes, tarragon, and cedar gives it a unisex appeal. Anyone who enjoys classic barbershop soaps or dry green fragrances can easily wear this on a hot summer day.
How does the opening of More compare to its dry down?+
The opening is sharp, cold, and fizzy, driven by aldehydes and bitter orange. In contrast, the dry down is warm, dry, and powdery, as the jasmine and iris give way to a soft amber, musk, and wood base.
What age group is best suited for More by Shiseido?+
This scent appeals most to fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate vintage compositions. The dry, powdery iris and green tarragon profile might feel too stark for teens who prefer sweet scents, but it suits mature noses perfectly.
Can you layer More by Shiseido with other perfumes?+
It layers beautifully as a clean base. Try spraying it under a simple citrus cologne to boost its longevity, or pair it with a single note rose oil to add sweetness to the dry cedar and musk base.
Is More by Shiseido a safe blind buy or should I sample first?+
Given the sharp tarragon and prominent vintage aldehydes, you should sample this first. If you dislike powdery florals like Chanel No. 19 or classic soaps, this green profile will not match your taste.
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Look to Chanel No 19 for a sharper green take, or Estee Lauder White Linen if you want a much stronger soapy aldehyde experience.
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