Shanghai
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Zanzibar
ScentArt
A
Shanghai
B
Zanzibar
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Shanghai Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Louis Vuitton L'Immensite (2018) - bergamot, rosemary and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Our Verdict - Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Louis Vuitton Imagination (2021) - bergamot, black tea and amberwood translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 90% | 85% |
| Floral | 10% | 15% |
| Fruity | 25% | 30% |
| Green | 40% | 30% |
| Sweet | 15% | 25% |
| Warm | 30% | 55% |
| Woody | 50% | 60% |
| Earthy | 25% | 25% |
| Animalic | 5% | 10% |
| Fresh | 90% | 85% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Shanghai
EdP
Zanzibar
EdP
Notes
Shanghai Eau de Parfum
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Shanghai Eau de Parfum
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
Performance
Shanghai Eau de Parfum
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Shanghai Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Citrus-rosemary-amberwood lands brightest in spring and summer.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Sport
Office signature, casual day, polished masculine versatility.
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter
Bergamot-ginger-tea opening is bright in spring and summer; the ambrette-amberwood close carries into autumn. Winter wear lacks the warmth depth.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Sport
Office and date-day natural fit - sophisticated, polished, modern. Versatile for casual wear too.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities
Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Ginger notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Shanghai Eau de Parfum
Zanzibar Eau de Parfum
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