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Inoui

1976 · For women · Citrus & Fresh

Inoui by Shiseido was launched in 1976, a citrus & fresh fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, woody and green. Key notes: Pine, Freesia and Thyme.

At a glance

Dominant accordsaromatic, woody, green
Key notesPine, Freesia, Thyme, Jasmine
Community rating4.52/5 from 130 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic16%woody16%green13%mossy9%fresh spicy8%balsamic8%earthy8%amber8%citrus7%floral7%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Inoui, launched by Shiseido in 1976, is a chypre that opens with a bracing green accord: galbanum, juniper, and Amalfi lemon, softened by a whisper of peach. The heart shifts to a resinous, aromatic blend of pine, thyme, and jasmine, with freesia adding a cool floral touch. The base is a classic chypre foundation of oakmoss and Virginia cedar, deepened by myrrh and the animalic warmth of civetta.

This is a fragrance for collectors who appreciate vintage chypres with a strong aromatic character. The dominant accords—aromatic, woody, and green—make it ideal for those who enjoy scents like Givenchy III or Clinique Aromatics Elixir. It suits wearers who prefer a dry, mossy, and spicy composition over sweet or floral profiles. Best worn in cooler weather or evening settings, Inoui is a sophisticated choice for someone seeking a distinctive, old-school chypre experience.

中文簡介

Inoui 於1976年由資生堂推出,屬西普香調。前調以白松香、杜松、阿馬爾菲檸檬和桃子的綠意果香開場;中調轉為松樹、百里香、茉莉與小蒼蘭的芳香草本;基調則以橡苔、維吉尼亞雪松、沒藥和靈貓香收尾,呈現經典西普的苔蘚與動物感。整體以芳香、木質和綠色為主導,氣質乾燥、沉穩且帶辛辣。適合喜愛復古西普、追求個性香氣的用家,尤其適合秋冬季節或晚間場合,展現成熟優雅的風範。

Reference data

HouseShiseido
NameInoui
Launched1976
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded13
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Inoui?

Inoui by Shiseido: top notes are Green Notes, Juniper, Galbanum, Amalfi Lemon and Peach; heart notes are Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine; base notes are Oak Moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.

What accords does Inoui have?

The dominant accords recorded for Inoui are aromatic (100.0%); woody (98.8%); green (84.2%); mossy (56.4%); fresh spicy (52.0%).

When was Inoui launched?

Inoui by Shiseido was first released in 1976.

What does Inoui smell like?

Inoui is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Pine, Freesia and Thyme.

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