Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum vs Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

Shanghai Lily

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2006
££££	Price Tier	££

Lily & Spice

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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 - Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

This lily bomb is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect hyperreal, heady florals with a spicy, earthy kick that divides opinion. If you adore lilies, this discontinued gem is your holy grail; if not, you might find it overwhelming.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	0%
Floral	21%	18%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	20%	24%
Warm	34%	43%
Woody	15%	9%
Earthy	12%	14%
Animalic	8%	11%
Fresh	4%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shanghai Lily EdP

Lily & Spice EdP

Notes

Only in Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

Lily 63% Saffron 37%

Shared Notes

Clove 8% vs 49%

Pepper 5% vs 50%

Only in Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum

Floral 8% Spicy 8% Incense 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 Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 26% Vanilla 25% Musk 25% Patchouli 24%

Accords

Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

86%

49%

White Floral

100%

78%

Amber

61%

Floral

58%

Woody

Soft Spicy

56%

51%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Smoky

49%

Balsamic

46%

Vanilla

46%

Animalic

45%

44%

Musky

Warm Spicy shared

100%

86%

White Floral shared

49%

100%

Amber

78%

Floral

61%

Woody

58%

Soft Spicy

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

51%

52%

Smoky

52%

Balsamic

49%

Vanilla shared

46%

Animalic

45%

Musky

44%

Performance

Shanghai Lily Eau de Parfum Lily & Spice 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.

Lily & Spice Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its powerful sillage and strong, distinctive floral-spice profile make it less suitable for professional settings but perfect for dates or evening events where you want to make a statement. The rich, warm character also lends itself well to cooler weather casual wear.