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Tabu Eau de Parfum bottle Tabu EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1932 Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££££
Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum bottle Shanghai Lily EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tabu EDP
Tabu is the original 'slutty' smell, a classic that refuses to die. It's a bold, spicy, animalic bomb - love it or hate it, just don't over-spray unless you want to gaslight your enemies.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shanghai Lily EDP
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tabu EDP
Shanghai Lily EDP

Notes

Accords

Tabu Shanghai Lily
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
81%
Amber
78%
78%
Woody
58%
Floral
61%
60%
Musky
44%
58%
Powdery
54%
Animalic
Smoky
52%
51%
Citrus
50%
Aromatic
49%
Earthy
Balsamic
49%
Vanilla
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
81%
78%
Woody shared
78%
58%
61%
Musky shared
60%
44%
58%
54%
52%
51%
50%
49%
49%
46%

Performance

Tabu Shanghai Lily
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tabu

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, spicy-animalic character, Tabu is far too potent for the office. It's best suited for romantic dates or evening formal events where its commanding presence can shine, though some enjoy it casually when applied sparingly.

Shanghai Lily

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tabu EDP
Shanghai Lily EDP
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