"HELLENISM," a pipe tobacco blended and enjoyed by Katsuhiko Shimaji, the bartender at Salon de Shimaji, for many years, has been recreated as a fragrance in "HELLENISM Eau de Parfum," which will be available from December 7th (Saturday) at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th floor = Isetan Men's Residence.


"Hellenism" is a pipe tobacco that Mr. Shimaji himself loved. Mr. Shimaji says that pipe enthusiasts who have tasted this tobacco at the bar in Salon de Shimaji will experience the "sorrow of knowing" once they have tasted "Hellenism," and will no longer be able to smoke any other pipe tobacco.

Born from requests for a fragrance similar to "Hellenism," this eau de parfum boasts a smoky, refined, and sweet scent reminiscent of pipe tobacco, making it an elegant and captivating fragrance that can be enjoyed by both men and women.


The fragrance was created by Alain Berger, known as the "magician of fragrance," who possesses unparalleled knowledge of natural fragrances in France and has worked on numerous famous fragrances. Shimaji repeatedly checked the finished fragrance, and the blending process took a full six months.
Furthermore, the stylish design, which seems to evoke a sense of fragrance through its visual appeal, was created by designer Kosuke Watanabe, who has received numerous awards, including the 2011 Good Design Award. The slow passage of time spent smoking a pipe and the "transition" of the sensation as nicotine slowly reaches the brain are expressed through the colors and shape of the smoke.

Mr. Shimaji recommends a luxurious way to use "Hellenism Eau de Parfum": spray it three or four times overhead and stand for a while in the mist of fragrance. This scent is sure to captivate everyone, and you can try it at Salon de Shimaji on the 8th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building so why not stop by and give it a try?

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