Love Frequency
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Shanghai Lily
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Which Should You Buy?
A musky, spicy rose draped in woods and amber, Love Frequency is elegant and contemporary, but the synthetic edge and woody-musky heft make it more sultry than fresh. Most alluring for cooler evenings or intimate encounters.
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a deeply polarising scent. While many hail it as a devastatingly beautiful masterpiece, others find it too bitter and overwhelming, smelling of dentist's offices or burnt incense. This isn't a safe blind buy, but for those who love bold, oriental florals, it's an enchanting and unforgettable experience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 4% |
| Floral | 26% | 21% |
| Fruity | 5% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 17% | 20% |
| Warm | 34% | 34% |
| Woody | 14% | 15% |
| Earthy | 12% | 12% |
| Animalic | 13% | 8% |
| Fresh | 8% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The spicy rose heart and musky-woody base give both warmth and depth, making it most appealing in fall and winter, but the rose keeps it versatile enough for spring. It may feel heavy in peak summer heat.
Occasions
The musky, woody rose is romantic and sensual for dates and can work for casual or evening formal wear, but its presence may be too rich for sporty or strictly professional environments.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a strong, projecting fragrance that's best suited for occasions where it can truly shine and intrigue, such as dates or formal events, especially in cooler weather. Its intensity makes it largely unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Cashmere Wood, Pink Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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