Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum vs Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Shanghai Lily

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2023
££££	Price Tier	£

Tafakhar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

This one's a mixed bag, love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a sophisticated

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	8%
Floral	21%	15%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	20%	25%
Warm	34%	33%
Woody	15%	18%
Earthy	12%	15%
Animalic	8%	13%
Fresh	4%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shanghai Lily EdP

Tafakhar EdP

Notes

Only in Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 27% Nutmeg 27% Bergamot 27% Rose 18%

Shared Notes

Incense 6% vs 50%

Only in Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 25% Cumin 25%

Only in Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Amber 43% Oud 29% Vanilla 29%

Accords

Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

48%

78%

Amber

100%

51%

Fresh Spicy

90%

52%

Smoky

66%

61%

Floral

51%

Citrus

61%

49%

White Floral

60%

58%

Woody

49%

Balsamic

52%

46%

Vanilla

Oud

45%

Rose

45%

44%

Musky

Warm Spicy shared

100%

48%

Amber shared

78%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

51%

90%

Smoky shared

52%

66%

Floral shared

61%

51%

Citrus

61%

White Floral shared

49%

60%

Woody

58%

Balsamic shared

49%

52%

Vanilla

46%

Oud

45%

Rose

45%

Musky

44%

Performance

Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

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.

Tafakhar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its nuclear strength and rich, warm profile make it less suitable for an office but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement. The opulent accords lend themselves well to formal wear, though some find it too intense for casual daytime.