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Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum bottle Shanghai Lily EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
F Gender F
2013 Year 2013
££££ Price Tier ££
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily Parfum bottle Tom Ford Shanghai Lily EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Tom Ford Shanghai Lily EDC
A captivating blend of spices and florals, Shanghai Lily offers an exotic yet wearable scent perfect for those who appreciate intricate, richly-layered fragrances.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shanghai Lily EDP
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily EDC

Notes

Accords

Shanghai Lily Tom Ford Shanghai Lily
100%
Warm Spicy
61%
Floral
90%
Spicy
80%
78%
Amber
Resinous
70%
58%
Woody
60%
52%
Smoky
49%
Balsamic
46%
Vanilla
44%
Musky
Gourmand
40%
100%
Floral shared
61%
90%
80%
78%
70%
Woody shared
58%
60%
52%
49%
46%
44%
40%

Performance

Shanghai Lily Tom Ford Shanghai Lily
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Tom Ford Shanghai Lily

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and floral elements make this fragrance suitable for cooler transitions in spring and fall, while its richness can also serve well in mild winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fragrance has a versatile projection suitable for office and date settings, while its exotic spiciness adds an intriguing edge ideal for casual and romantic occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shanghai Lily EDP
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily EDC
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