Tuberose Eau de Parfum vs Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Tuberose

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2000	Year	2008
££	Price Tier	££££

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tuberose

A truly gorgeous, spicy white floral for those who appreciate a rich, statement-making tuberose. It's a genuine shame this Floris gem is no longer around, a real masterpiece that deserves more recognition.

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Our Verdict - Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

A truly underrated gem, Mandarin Tea is a quietly sophisticated and perfectly balanced tea scent. It's a clean, musky embrace that gets compliments without trying too hard, a proper crowd-pleaser.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	18%
Floral	36%	31%
Fruity	1%	5%
Green	12%	11%
Sweet	30%	27%
Warm	9%	6%
Woody	2%	2%
Earthy	4%	3%
Animalic	18%	19%
Fresh	12%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Tuberose EdP

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea EdT

Notes

Top Notes

Tea 33% Grapefruit 33% Mandarin 33%

Heart Notes

Tuberose 18% Musk 12% Bergamot 12% Vanilla 12% Amber 12% Green 12% Orange Blossom 11% Jasmine 9%

Heart Notes

Jasmine 100%

Base Notes

Musk 50% Amber 25% Vanilla 25%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

Tea 33% Grapefruit 33% Mandarin 33%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 9% vs 100%

Only in Tuberose

Tuberose 18% Musk 12% Bergamot 12% Vanilla 12% Amber 12% Green 12% Orange Blossom 11%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

Musk 50% Amber 25% Vanilla 25%

Accords

Tuberose Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

100%

White Floral

65%

56%

Musky

100%

85%

Tuberose

57%

Powdery

76%

65%

Green

51%

64%

Citrus

65%

56%

Vanilla

65%

58%

Animalic

56%

Amber

White Floral shared

100%

65%

Musky shared

56%

100%

Tuberose

85%

Powdery shared

57%

76%

Green shared

65%

51%

Citrus shared

64%

65%

Vanilla shared

56%

65%

Animalic

58%

Amber

56%

Performance

Tuberose Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tuberose

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its heady, rich floral and amber accords, this scent leans more towards evening and formal wear. While it's a bold presence, it could be worn casually if applied lightly, but it's too dominant for office environments or active sports.

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and clean, unassuming tea profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings. While perhaps too understated for formal events, its gentle warmth works well for intimate dates.