Shanghai Lily EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
London EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Tom Ford London is an absolute love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's divisive, animalic, and boldly challenging according to some; to others, it's a masterful, complex ode to a specific urban grit. One thing's for sure: it's not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong spicy and animalic profile, London is best suited for evening wear and dates, where its mysterious charm can unfold. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it might just about pass in some office settings if applied lightly, but it's too distinctive for casual daytime wear or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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