L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum vs Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2008
££	Price Tier	££££

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

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L'Eau de Kenzo Amour

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum

This flanker offers a lighter, brighter take on the original Amour DNA. While it has its sharp-opening detractors, the drydown is a widely appreciated creamy, smooth vanilla floral. Performance can be a bit of a mixed bag, though.

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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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	18%
Floral	29%	31%
Fruity	6%	5%
Green	12%	11%
Sweet	32%	27%
Warm	4%	6%
Woody	0%	2%
Earthy	2%	3%
Animalic	11%	19%
Fresh	18%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour EdP

Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea EdT

Notes

Heart Notes

Jasmine 100%

Base Notes

Vanilla 63% Musk 37%

Base Notes

Musk 50% Amber 25% Vanilla 25%

Shared Notes

Tea 42% vs 33%

Only in L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum

Bitter Orange 30% Bergamot 28%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 33% Mandarin 33%

Only in L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum

Frangipani 41% Ylang-Ylang 30% Peony 29%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Jasmine 100%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 63% vs 25%

Musk 36% vs 50%

Only in Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Amber 25%

Accords

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

100%

Floral

55%

Musky

100%

84%

Vanilla

65%

83%

Citrus

65%

61%

Powdery

76%

66%

Fresh

White Floral

65%

63%

Tropical

56%

Sweet

55%

Yellow Floral

54%

Green

51%

Floral

100%

Musky shared

55%

100%

Vanilla shared

84%

65%

Citrus shared

83%

65%

Powdery shared

61%

76%

Fresh

66%

White Floral

65%

Tropical

63%

Sweet

56%

Yellow Floral

55%

Green shared

54%

51%

Performance

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau de Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its lighter floral and fresh character, with moderate longevity and light sillage, makes it suitable for office and casual settings without being overpowering. The creamy vanilla also lends itself well to dates, though it might be a tad too understated for formal events.

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.