Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum vs Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

Mon Nom est Rouge

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££££

Shanghai Lily

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

A powerhouse of a fragrance that splits opinion sharply - you'll either adore its audacious spicy rose and incense blend or find it completely overwhelming. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a profound, head-turning scent.

Acquired

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

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	4%
Floral	14%	21%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	21%	20%
Warm	38%	34%
Woody	16%	15%
Earthy	10%	12%
Animalic	7%	8%
Fresh	9%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mon Nom est Rouge EdP

Shanghai Lily EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Incense 22% Pink Pepper 20% Elemi 18% Cumin 16% Geranium 12% Rosewood 12%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Incense 22% Pink Pepper 20% Elemi 18% Cumin 16% Geranium 12% Rosewood 12%

Shared Notes

Rose 28% vs 4%

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Ginger 26% Cardamom 23% Cinnamon 21%

Only in Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Amber 14% Cedar 12% Vanilla 12% Tonka Bean 12% Labdanum 10% Patchouli 10% Sandalwood 10% White Tobacco 10% Musk 10%

Accords

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

100%

Amber

78%

97%

Warm Spicy

100%

84%

Fresh Spicy

51%

76%

Aromatic

73%

Rose

72%

Balsamic

49%

68%

Woody

58%

Floral

61%

60%

Smoky

52%

57%

Soft Spicy

51%

Vanilla

46%

White Floral

49%

Musky

44%

Amber shared

100%

78%

Warm Spicy shared

97%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

84%

51%

Aromatic

76%

Rose

73%

Balsamic shared

72%

49%

Woody shared

68%

58%

Floral

61%

Smoky shared

60%

52%

Soft Spicy

57%

Vanilla shared

51%

46%

White Floral

49%

Musky

44%

Performance

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mon Nom est Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'monster' or 'beast mode', make it unsuitable for an office environment where it could easily overpower. However, this commanding presence is perfect for dates and formal occasions, where its rich, spicy, and often vampy profile can truly shine, drawing compliments.

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.