Japanese Cosmetics and Perfumes: our top 5

The Rising Sun, like the entire Far East, has a thousand-year-old culture in which much space has always been given to the world of Japanese perfumes. Trees, flowers and plants have always been considered sacred by the Japanese population, so much so that they obtain essences and perfumes from them. Skincare is also fundamental in Japan, especially for women, who in addition to having an elegant and sophisticated appearance, must always give off a pleasant and subtly sensual odor.

Even today, Japanese perfumes are composed almost exclusively of natural ingredients such as flowers, wood or fruit typical of those places. Men also love to have scented skin and it is customary, for both males and females, to pour a few drops of fragrance on their wrists and hands, as it is one of the most exposed and always moving parts of the body. In short, aromatizing your skin is almost a ritual.

Kyoto, a multifaceted fragrance that takes you back to the most authentic Japan to discover its mysterious and fascinating culture. The olfactory notes evoke the enveloping elegance of the kimono, the black tea of the sacred Cha-no-yu ritual, the delicate flowers of Ikebana, the color orange
light of the Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine.
TOP NOTES: Mandarin, Black tea
HEART NOTES: Osmanthus, camellia sinensis
BASE NOTES: Juniper, suede, hinoki, labdanum

Shiseido with WASO offers a line ready to inspire a new generation of No Filter Beauty from the heart of Japan. It's a wholesome skin treatment, bringing Japanese superfoods from the field straight to your face. It's the innovative power of Japanese botanicals used to help your skin look beautifully healthy, worry-free. It is the goodness of nature transformed into incredible textures that create a unique sensory experience. The products of the WASO line, in addition to using a water-saving formula, have clean and sustainable packaging. Not only do they improve skin condition from the inside out, they feel great and have beautiful textures that enhance natural beauty and help promote a sustainable future. Yuzu-C Eye Awakening Essence is one of the WASO novelties for 2022. A real injection of hydration and brightness to wake up tired eyes. Infused with Yuzu and Vitamin C, this eye contour essence minimizes dark circles and puffiness, instantly refreshing the area around the eyes. The gel texture with rapidly absorbed microgranules provides an instant sensation of freshness, for a guaranteed booster effect! Tested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision.

Sensai Silky Purifying reflects the passion for purity inherent in Japanese culture. To rediscover the natural beauty of the skin, the line relies on the exclusive anti-aging ritual Saho, a word that originally derives from the Tea Ceremony. According to this philosophy, you can achieve perfect skin by observing these simple rules every day: "Double Cleansing, Double Hydration, Double Application".
Delicate exfoliating mask with a rich and full-bodied texture. Contains Apricot Extract and Silk Scrub (exfoliating particles derived from silk). Removes impurities and dead cells making the skin smoother and brighter. For all skin types.

Issey Miyake iconic Japanese brang presents two fragrances that celebrate the meeting of the elements with the extraordinary delicacy that has always characterized the Maison. A declaration of love for water, naturally, for its mutability in the encounter with wild nature. An ode to the beauty of the plant world, its raw materials, the incredible variety of its textures, its innate sensuality. A new impetus from the Eaux d'Issey which celebrates their history, but which orients the brand towards the future with the ever-present desire to innovate while remaining at the service of nature.
The waving water, fresh and enveloping, meets the magnolia, a lively, light flower,
bright and so delicately feminine. An almost divine union between two elements: the water, velvety on the skin, and the air rich in light that penetrates the magnolia petals.
An infusion of flowers, like vibrant dew, bathed in sunlight. An elusive Eau de Toilette Intense, almost a dream, yet so engaging.

Shiseido presents Ginza Eau de Parfum Murasaki, a multisensory experience, from the design of the bottle to the expression of the perfume, naturally passing through the luminous shade of Murasaki purple, a precious color, once a symbol of nobility, dignity, refinement and honor in Japan. Ginza Eau de Parfum Murasaki is a floral, woody and fruity fragrance which has in its top accords the refinement of violet comes alive in contact with the sparkling and intriguing note of Fuji apple and the pungent accents of pomegranate. The floral heart combines jasmine, the embodiment of grace in Japan, and wisteria, a Murasaki-colored flower.

Thanks to the velvety power of sandalwood, suffused with notes of white amber, the vibration of the bouquet takes on a new dimension. Available in three sizes.

Ginza Eau de Parfum Murasaki