Description
Join the Club Collection includes ten perfumes representing ten different kind of virtual clubs. Fatal Charme is about elegance, glamour and fashion; Ivory Route is an adventure and travelling club; Marquee represents a theater club; Kind of Blue is all about jazz; 40 knots is a yachts club; Ascot Moon is a horse club; Birdie is for golf lovers; Comandante is for fine cigar lovers; Shunkoin is for meditation and More than Words captures the world of writers and poets.
The ingredients of these fragrances are to be kept a secret. However, each fragrance will have its identification card with a number which one could use to join the real club of the owners of these perfumes. That’s how the concept goes from virtual clubs to forming a real one.
The bottles of the fragrances are made out of authentic blue glass; not the tinted kind but the glass of which the production is limited and are very rare.
Shunkoin was launched in 2012.
aleksandruh – :
Well. I know I have a weird skinchemistry. Shunkoin does not get along on my skin at all. A mix of a very sharp note, can’t place it – almost pure vodka and Shalimar -not a nice mix at all. On right person I gues the powder/vanilla is great, but not on me.
akmenis – :
Less sweet than expected, very dry on me. I see the resemblance to L’Artisan Parfumeur Jour de Fete and by extension to Jeaux de Peau on some level, even Bois Farine. May warrant several testings but I’m not convinced the first time around.
hsa883Diobtetty – :
this is the first of the JTC line that I cant decide whether I like or dislike, I know I definitely don’t like the opening, for some reason Almond is way too strong and simply reminds me of squashed beetles give it 30 mins and the almond starts to not be so profoundly up front and settles into the semblance of a fragrance rather than a bottle of almond essence for cooking purposes, which again I hate. Longevity is not great, along with projection. I have 2013 batch, not a keeper for me and also a blind buy, I honestly don’t know if this fragrance even knows what it wants to be, 50 ml bottle of confusion is what I seem to have, but am really happy to see other owners find a place for it in their wardrobe.
Calipso – :
I get soft and creamy vanilla and almond. Maybe vanilla pudding. The dry down reminds me of a toned down Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau, without the sweet licorice. This is in my opinion easier to wear, but also more pricy. It definitely got a Play-doh vibe.
Jordan20 – :
Shunkoin, absolutely delicious! This could read as a lovely powdered, creamy, delicately floral scent. But one couldn’t be blamed for taking this as a light gourmand:
I pick up coconut too, milky and soft with a sweet nuttiness like almonds. There’s also a hint of spice like cardamom. It’s just like kheer — an Indian rice dessert, creamy, light and aromatic. Or soft pistachio nougat.
I don’t get the meditative reference either, unless you consider gorging on milky desserts to the point of euphoria a spiritual act.
puhai – :
To me, this smells like Dolce Acqua and D’Ambrosia had a baby….and this baby is beautiful! Sillage and longevity is amazing. Bought a full bottle.
xst259InsuffBooni – :
Honestly….my first nose reaction……..coconut *blink* Whatever my nose misinterpreted, this is one of the most phenomenal fragrances I own. YUM!
BigOr – :
This is by far the most beautiful, creamiest vanilla I’ve ever encountered!
We all have a certain notion as to the appropriate scent of certain things, and this is not, in any way, the way I thought meditation “should” smell. There’s nothing I perceive as oriental – no spices, no tanginess. Yet all this doesn’t matter at all. You may name this perfume “Shunkoin” or anything else that pleases you, but I refer to it as “sheer bliss”.
This is such a good scent, that I can spend hours on end indulging myself with frequent sniffs of my wrists and delighted sighs.
Vanilla has the lead role here, but it’s the entire cast that makes this show so enticing – fine sandalwood and orris root create a creamy background and the powdery notes keep this amazing concoction veiled and tender.
It’s not your regular gourmand, yet you will feel embraced by whipped sweetness.
I think I’m in love…
Biloon – :
رائحة جوز الهند المحروق على الرغم من عدم تواجده في المكونات خلابة ناعمة لكن ليست بالشكل النسائي الصرف ينفع للرجال للإستمتاع الشخصي فوحان وثبات رائع
Rado2307 – :
Wow! This fragrance has taken my understanding of vanilla fragrances and totally shaken them up. I expect a double vanilla, thick, dark coloured liquid like essence when I think of a good niche vanilla. Shunkoin has a much more delicate hand though, leading me into the composition very steadily.
I mean this fragrance is sweet but very cleverly engineered not to be cloying or curdle with spices out of place in what is quite a sheer and milky context.
There’s a greenness to the opening which is not unlike that papyrus/sandalwood thing I don’t like. This can only be the tea judging by the notes listed here and in combination with a very subtle powder note from iris or orris root. This becomes more apparent as the fragrance goes on. Another thing which surprises me is a lovely almond and coconut smell, a natural partner for vanilla but can go very wrong, the handling here is with care and quality, all hallmarks of Xerjoff.
I really like this scent I have to say, if you like powdery understated vanilla then you’ve come to the right place. Also despite being a very subdued scent by nature it lasted very, very well on my skin to the point I was surprised even suspecting that it got stronger than when first applied.
gasj1986 – :
Oh wow, Shunkoin is phenomenal. I love the concept behind the “Join the club” line of Xerjoff (Wish they had named it something a bit less gimmicky, but the concept is still solid!), and I definitely get the meditative vibe they were going for here.
The opening needs to settle before you make your judgements! In the first spray you encounter something mildly resinous, bitter, and bordering on expensive incense, – a combination of vanilla, sandalwood, olibanum, and wood. The sharpness fades away quickly into the most heavenly, creamy-powdery zen suede-vanilla-puff of all time. So rich and dense, something like if you could translate the taste and texture of rice pudding/custard into perfumery – that’s Shunkoin.
The scent is not a true (read: Not liquid sugar by any means) gourmand though. Layered on top of the sweet vanillic creamy notes are warm, dry, powdery bits – and something still crisp, bringing clarity to the fragrance (Tea, without a doubt). When you bring the mildly resinous opening into play, the whole drydown is reminiscent of the smell of a sweet cigar.
Sillage is soft, longevity is stellar. Shunkoin does not disappoint – instant new favorite! I’ve been wearing it every day since I acquired a bottle! (Could potentially become my signature if the bottles came in bigger sizes/were more accessible to purchase). Very versatile, lots of compliments, and it actually *is* quite calming & comforting to wear.
zacardo – :
Okay, so I just received a sample of this beautiful scent. It is a wonderfully soft, delicate vanilla and powdery almond with a slightly bitter green opening which is probably from the tea note. The dry down is simply a fluffy soft scent that comforts and soothes. I was afraid it was going to end up smelling like baby powder but thank goodness it doesn’t. I also don’t really get the cherry blossom thing they were going for. The scent hints at it in the opening but ends up taking a left somewhere and gets lost in all the powdery vanilla.
sasha1993 – :
Let me preface with: I REALLY enjoy this! It’s a lovely gourmandish vanilla fluff with amazing longevity and decent sillage with even a very light application.
That said, I do not get the ‘meditative’ vibe they were going for! On me this smells exactly like those all-colors-of-the-rainbow hard shelled easter egg candies in the US, which are filled with a harder than normal ‘marshmallow’ like center, with almost a grainy sugar texture. Smells JUST like those at the opening!
It’s very yummy as the vanilla and sugar stay and the slightly cherry blossom tones arise more. Next I do get a playdohy vibe, but I still really enjoy that. Also a bit more powdery (just the softest fine powder cloud, very gentle, not at ALL what I used to think of as ‘powdery’, more ‘fluffy’) as orris blends with the nila and cherry flower.
REALLY enjoy it! Came close to adding to my (small) want list, but found other vanilla puff scents I enjoyed more (with more depth). Very high quality and great power here for such a gentle idea of a scent though! Though if I’m going to shell out this much $$$ for a Xerjoff I’ll probably invest it into one of their Ouds which are their forte, in my opinion.
[10.29.14, from a luckyscent sample]
kmu889Negeltzex – :
Yes, I get the coconut too; it’s very present to my nose. This is one for the powder and sweet vanilla lovers, with subtle undertones of cherry and, like I wrote, coconut.
Unfortunately for me, Shunkoin turned to Play-Doh on my skin within an hour. Sweet-ish powdery fragrances are often difficult for me to wear, however.
Lovers of the aforementioned notes will definitely want to check this one out, regardless of my reservations. It is beautifully made for its type, and the materials smell very natural.
net875InsuffBooni – :
First impression only – this smells like incense. It makes sense to me that this scent was modeled after ‘meditation’, because that is what I get out of it – incense.
alexandro_89 – :
This XERJOFF fragrance is a high quality and undeniably addictive scent with an incredible lush, nutty, creamy vanilla with hints of sandalwood. The sweetness is very subtle while maintaining its milky and luscious nature all throughout. The aroma surrounded me like a silky smooth veil, comforting yet opulent. I adore everything about it — the luxurious bottle and presentation to the scrumptious juice inside.
SHUNKOIN … oh, you heavenly gourmand! It was love for me from the initial spray to the very last traces of the scent ten glorious hours after.
ssol – :
Blind Brought This Because Of Great Price And Lets Just Say WOW.
From The Start You Get A Coconutty & Milky Vibe,
But Once This Dries Down (Approx 15mins) You Will Feel Like Eating Yourself.
The Coconut And Milk Smell Give Way To A Deep Creamy Rich And Sweet Vanilla That Last For Hours !!
This Gives Me The Same Warm / Comfort Feeling That Lubin-Korrigan Does But This Is A Lot Cleaner And Not As Dark And Mysterious As Korrigan.
тороид – :
After having the opportunity to sample the entire Join The Club line at Osswald, it is safe to say that Shunkoin is easily one of my favorites. This is noticeably a vanilla-based fragrance, but it has this culinary richness that I have not smelled in a fragrance until now. The vanilla is warm, smooth, and somewhat sensual. It isn’t necessarily classy, but it has a playful, gourmand quality. This is a very edible-smelling fragrance. The blend of notes gives off a milky smell comparable (as weird as it may sound) to that of oatmeal. At the same time, this fragrance has a balmy, play-dough like quality (most likely due to the orris root) that doesn’t hinder the versatility but promotes the uniqueness. There is a hint of almond in the background that richens the composition while the powdery nuance gives this fragrance the impression of being a skin scent (please don’t be fooled as it is not). My favorite thing about this fragrance is that it retains its sweetness but at no point ever becomes too powdery. Also, to touch base on the listed cherry blossom note, there is nothing in this fragrance that smells distinctly floral nor fruity. Whatever concentration of cherry blossom is contained in this fragrance is transparent to my nose. There is also a creamy richness in the base that I would like to attribute to sandalwood although I would disagree that this fragrance, at any stage of its development, smells particularly woody. Overall, this is a heavenly blend of notes and a unique take on vanilla. More Than Words was my first purchase of the Join The Club line, and this is more than likely to be my second. Sillage is moderate and longevity is great.
Xeroxsoudv – :
The descriptions of the JTC fragrances have been a little misleading thus far, to me. Shunkoin is definitely in the comfort scent category, but it has a very coconutty, beach-y quality to it. It is almond, vanilla and lots of coconut (all my family kept commenting on the “coconut”). Similar to Hilde Soliani or Profumum upscale gourmands. Pretty bottles, I wanted to much to love this one, but it gets a little overwhelming and I eventually ended up scrubbing it off. Great longevity and projection, perhaps a little too much.
raf4359 – :
EN
Relax just for a moment. Immerse yourself in the aroma of sweet dreams of Meditation Club Shunkoin. Close your eyes and you’ll hear the melancholy song of bamboo along the black winding river. Your weightless boat, caught by invisible stream will take you away from the loud and bustling metropolis and the gate of the Shunkoin Club will hide you from the eyes of curious crowd. Here, in the world of peace, time flows backwards, here you are happy, like children. There is no more beautiful aroma like early morning breeze and there is no more precious drink like a sip of dew on leaf of magnolia. Enjoy this feeling! This is the moment of infinite bliss. Don’t waste it in vain.
IT
Rilassati solo per un attimo. Immergerti nell’aroma dei sogni del Club Shunkoin. Chiudi gli occhi e ascolta il malinconico canto di bambù del fiume nero e tortuoso. Una barca leggera, trascinata dai correnti invisibili ti porterà lontano dalla metropoli tumultuosa e vivace ed il cancello di Shunkoin Club ti nasconderà dagli sguardi indiscreti della folla. Qui, nel mondo della pace e del silenzio, il tempo scorre all’indietro. Qui sei felice, come un bambino. E non esiste aroma più bella di quella della brezza di presta mattinata. E non esiste alcuna bevanda più preziosa di un sorso di rugiada su foglia della vecchia magnolia. Goditi questa sensazione! Questo è un momento di beatitudine infinita. Non sprecarlo invano.