Creatively Shanghai
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Men's Care
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive Jo Malone creation for Zara. Prepare for intensely authentic, juicy mandarin orange, but be warned: for some, the cardamom and wood conjure up floor cleaner or worse. Test before you commit, unless you're into that sort of thing.
Seriously, people are calling this a dead ringer for Creed Irish Tweed AND a cleaner take on Dior Sauvage. If you like classic, clean masculinity with decent performance, this Greek stunner is a no-brainer, especially for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 30% | 32% |
| Floral | 1% | 6% |
| Fruity | 6% | 5% |
| Green | 3% | 11% |
| Sweet | 15% | 11% |
| Warm | 26% | 13% |
| Woody | 30% | 22% |
| Earthy | 5% | 1% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 27% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This is a versatile, albeit casual-leaning, scent. While some find its clean citrus suitable for the office or a refresh after sport, its sometimes potent opening and less-than-subtle nature might be too much for formal events or intimate dates.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its versatile woody, citrus, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for almost any occasion, particularly casual and office wear where its clean, inviting scent won't overpower. The reported 'good performance' means it can transition well to a relaxed date or a semi-formal event too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cedar, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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