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"Murasaki is a classic feminine green floral from Shiseido, introduced in 1979. Its character opens with a crisp, botanical blend of galbanum, bergamot, hyacinth, gardenia, and peach. The heart develops into a layered floral arrangement featuring lily, lily of the valley, iris, jasmine, and rose. A textured base of ambergris, musk, sandalwood, oakmoss, leather, and vetiver gives the fragrance depth and a slightly earthy finish. Rather than emphasizing sweetness, Murasaki presents an elegant, distinctive, and vintage-leaning floral profile. It remains recognizable for its refined floral-green style and enduring Japanese character."
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Murasaki is associated with a longstanding Shiseido fragrance tradition and is regarded as one of the brand's classic floral-green compositions.
The name Murasaki is shared with a major cultural figure in Japanese history, giving the fragrance a distinctly Japanese identity.
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