Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette vs Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet

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U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2008
££	Price Tier	££££

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette

This Poppy Bouquet is a lovely, delicate floral that's a bit shy. It's a safe bet for those who like a soft, inoffensive scent, but don't expect it to stick around for a grand entrance. Think fleeting beauty, not lasting power.

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Our Verdict - Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	18%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	4%	5%
Green	10%	11%
Sweet	24%	27%
Warm	2%	6%
Woody	11%	2%
Earthy	3%	3%
Animalic	20%	19%
Fresh	13%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Heart Notes

Jasmine 100%

Base Notes

Musk 65% Cedar 35%

Base Notes

Musk 50% Amber 25% Vanilla 25%

Shared Notes

Mandarin 34% vs 33%

Tea 33% vs 33%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette

Almond 32%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 33%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 35% vs 100%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette

Gardenia 36% Rose 29%

Shared Notes

Musk 64% vs 50%

Only in Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette

Cedar 35%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Amber 25% Vanilla 25%

Accords

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

100%

White Floral

65%

61%

Musky

100%

48%

Powdery

76%

62%

Citrus

65%

Vanilla

65%

58%

Almond

56%

Rose

54%

Green

51%

50%

Floral

50%

Fruity

47%

Lactonic

White Floral shared

100%

65%

Musky shared

61%

100%

Powdery shared

48%

76%

Citrus shared

62%

65%

Vanilla

65%

Almond

58%

Rose

56%

Green shared

54%

51%

Floral

50%

Fruity

50%

Lactonic

47%

Performance

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Flower by Kenzo Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its intimate nature and subtle sillage make it perfect for casual wear and office environments, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it won't stand out for dates or formal occasions.

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

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.