Fleur de Chine Eau de Parfum vs Shiny Water Lily Eau de Parfum

Fleur de Chine

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

Shiny Water Lily

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fleur de Chine

A truly gorgeous, multifaceted floral that evokes classicism without feeling dated. Its unfortunate discontinuation makes it a sought-after gem for those who appreciate timeless elegance with a modern twist.

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Our Verdict - Shiny Water Lily

A budget homage to Tom Ford's Fleur de Chine. The semi-indolic magnolia and tea-rose heart land in the right place, but Perfume Parlour smooths out the original's smoky styrax complexity into something simpler and more linear.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	14%
Floral	35%	29%
Fruity	13%	12%
Green	11%	9%
Sweet	21%	23%
Warm	7%	9%
Woody	14%	12%
Earthy	6%	7%
Animalic	2%	3%
Fresh	16%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fleur de Chine EdP

Shiny Water Lily EdP

Notes

Only in Shiny Water Lily

Magnolia 34% Clementine 24% Peach 22% Bergamot 20%

Shared Notes

Hyacinth 6% vs 15%

Plum 5% vs 11%

Tea 5% vs 18%

Rose 5% vs 14%

Jasmine 5% vs 14%

Peony 5% vs 11%

Wisteria 4% vs 13%

Only in Fleur de Chine

Magnolia 8% Floral 8% Peach 7% Amber 6% Vetiver 5% Hinoki Wood 5% Styrax 5% Benzoin 5% Cedar 5% Clementine 5% Bergamot 4%

Only in Shiny Water Lily

Amber 24% Benzoin 20% Cedar 20% Styrax 18% Vetiver 16%

Accords

Fleur de Chine Shiny Water Lily

100%

Floral

90%

56%

Amber

45%

54%

Woody

55%

54%

Fruity

55%

48%

Citrus

48%

Rose

48%

Green

47%

Fresh Spicy

45%

Fresh

44%

Aromatic

35%

Powdery

40%

Floral shared

100%

90%

Amber shared

56%

45%

Woody shared

54%

55%

Fruity shared

54%

55%

Citrus

48%

Rose

48%

Green

48%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Fresh

45%

Aromatic shared

44%

35%

Powdery

40%

Performance

Fleur de Chine Shiny Water Lily

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Fleur de Chine

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its elegant floral and amber accords make it perfect for formal events and date nights, where its moderate sillage won't overwhelm. While some perceive a "clean" aspect, it's a bit too complex and luxurious for everyday casual wear, and definitely not suited for sport.

Shiny Water Lily