Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum vs Frédéric Malle Promise Parfum

Shanghai Lily

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2020
££££	Price Tier	££££

Frédéric Malle Promise

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shanghai Lily

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.

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Our Verdict - Frédéric Malle Promise

Frédéric Malle Promise is an intensely luxurious fragrance with a deep, woody-spicy profile dominated by captivating oud and warm spices.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	1%
Floral	21%	19%
Fruity	2%	10%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	20%	18%
Warm	34%	38%
Woody	15%	14%
Earthy	12%	14%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	4%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shanghai Lily EdP

Frédéric Malle Promise EdP

Notes

Only in Frédéric Malle Promise

Pink Pepper 70% Caraway 30%

Shared Notes

Clove 8% vs 27%

Rose 4% vs 44%

Only in Shanghai Lily

Floral 8% Spicy 8% Incense 6% Pepper 6% Pink Pepper 6% Vanilla 5% Tuberose 5% Benzoin 5% Frankincense 5% Jasmine 5% Cashmere Wood 5% Labdanum 5% Guaiac Wood 5% Bitter Orange 5% Castoreum 4% Vetiver 4%

Only in Frédéric Malle Promise

Apple 28%

Only in Frédéric Malle Promise

Oud 26% Labdanum 24% Patchouli 18% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 16% Amber 16%

Accords

Shanghai Lily Frédéric Malle Promise

100%

Warm Spicy

80%

58%

Woody

100%

78%

Amber

70%

61%

Floral

60%

52%

Smoky

51%

Fresh Spicy

49%

Balsamic

50%

49%

White Floral

46%

Vanilla

44%

Musky

Warm Spicy shared

100%

80%

Woody shared

58%

100%

Amber shared

78%

70%

Floral shared

61%

60%

Smoky

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Balsamic shared

49%

50%

White Floral

49%

Vanilla

46%

Musky

44%

Performance

Shanghai Lily Frédéric Malle Promise

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Frédéric Malle Promise

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The rich oud and spice notes make this fragrance better suited for cooler days, such as in the fall and winter. It can be overwhelming in heat, reducing its suitability for warmer seasons.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its powerful and luxurious profile makes it ideal for formal events or romantic dates, while its intensity might be too much for office or sports settings.