Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Eau de Parfum) by Shiseido
Bottle Design:
Serge Lutens, Shūsaku Sugiura, Tetsuo Kō, Aoshi Kudō, Keiko Hirano
We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Vocalise
ヴォカリーズ
1997 Eau de Parfum

7.8 / 10 41 Ratings
A popular perfume by Shiseido for women, released in 1997. The scent is floral-fresh. The production was apparently discontinued.
Pronunciation Compare
Similar fragrances
We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Main accords

Floral
Fresh
Fruity
Woody
Powdery

Fragrance Notes

Lily of the valleyLily of the valley VanillaVanilla Red roseRed rose BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Hinoki cypressHinoki cypress NeroliNeroli PeachPeach White orchidWhite orchid PepperPepper YuzuYuzu

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.841 Ratings
Longevity
7.235 Ratings
Sillage
6.430 Ratings
Bottle
7.740 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 08/23/2025.
Interesting Facts
Vocalise won the Good Design Award 1998 in Product Design.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Vocalise / ヴォカリーズ (Parfum) by Shiseido
Vocalise Parfum
Sensations (Eau de Toilette) by Jil Sander
Sensations Eau de Toilette

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Serenissima

1222 Reviews
Translated · Show originalShow translation
Serenissima
Serenissima
Helpful Review 9  
in the summertime
On days like today, "Vocalise" is a delightful refreshment.
The 30° mark has already been exceeded, thunderstorms are approaching - it is incredibly humid.

The fragrant freshness of "Vocalise" is very welcome.
For "Vocalise" is not only a beautiful piece of music by Rachmaninoff; it is also a fragrance that I do not want to miss on such days.

It is not just the fruity and green notes that almost invigorate; there is also a wonderfully rich selection of fruits, flowers, and woods.
I particularly enjoy the Black Currant here as well. It stands out against the sweetness of the flowers and fruits with its tart and refreshing character.
For as beautiful as the almost balsamic Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Rose are, they need a fragrant counterbalance.
The base completes this fragrance composition in a perfectly harmonious way. It gives it the necessary stability.

For a mere summer fragrance, "Vocalise" is very full-bodied and has long-lasting wear. Sprayed on in the morning, it is still a whisper that surrounds me in the afternoon.

I first got to know and love "Vocalise" in 1998. Like so many of my fragrances, this one also fell into oblivion for a long time.
Yes, even perfume lovers can be unfaithful!
In the meantime, I have it back in my collection and I am very pleased about it - especially on days like these.
Outside, a storm is raging, the rain is lashing - but "Vocalise" still surrounds me with its wonderful scent!
2 Comments
10Scent
Bowser

10 Reviews
Translated · Show originalShow translation
Bowser
Bowser
Top Review 8  
more than a fragrance
a really good scent that adapts to the mood and can be loud, soft, delicate, or strong like a voice.
a successful blend of fresh and fruity, softly floral, woody notes.
I like to spray this fragrance throughout the apartment and on the bed linens.
it immediately lifts the mood of the room and feels incredibly clean.
it's a shame that this scent can no longer be found in perfumeries.
5 Comments

Statements

4 short views on the fragrance
16
4
Floral, herb-fresh yet full of character and elegance. Unjustly completely faded into obscurity.
Translated · Show originalShow translation
4 Comments
3
3
a beautiful summery peach scent adorned with clear flowers, fresh and natural
It's fun...
Translated · Show originalShow translation
3 Comments
11
3
Beautiful, light blackcurrant-lily of the valley scent that lives up to its name. Too bad Shiseido discontinued it. In favor of worse.
Translated · Show originalShow translation
3 Comments
6
Zesty "Kir Royal," refined with fruits, flowers, and woods. An surprisingly deep fragrance that brings joy time and again!
Translated · Show originalShow translation
0 Comments

Charts

This is how the community classifies the fragrance.
Pie Chart Radar Chart

Images

7 fragrance photos of the community
More images

Popular by Shiseido

Zen (2007) (Eau de Parfum) by Shiseido Féminité du Bois (Eau de Parfum) by Shiseido Ginza (Eau de Parfum Murasaki) by Shiseido Energizing Fragrance / エナジャイジングフレグランス by Shiseido Ginza (2021) by Shiseido Basala / Basara (Eau de Toilette) by Shiseido Ever Bloom / エバーブルーム (Eau de Parfum) by Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir (Eau de Parfum Absolue) by Shiseido Relaxing Fragrance / Fragrance Relaxante / リラクシングフレグランス (Eau de Parfum) by Shiseido Zen for Men (Eau de Toilette) by Shiseido Rising Sun by Shiseido Ginza Datura by Shiseido Zen (Eau de Parfum Aromatique) by Shiseido Tactics (Eau de Toilette) by Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom by Shiseido Ginza Night by Shiseido Zen White Heat Edition by Shiseido Ever Bloom Ginza Flower by Shiseido Zen Moon Essence by Shiseido Féminité du Bois (Eau Timide) by Shiseido