Creatively Shanghai Eau de Parfum bottle Creatively Shanghai
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2021 Year -
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Our Verdict - Creatively Shanghai
A divisive Jo Malone creation for Zara. Prepare for intensely authentic, juicy mandarin orange, but be warned: for some, the cardamom and wood conjure up floor cleaner or worse. Test before you commit, unless you're into that sort of thing.
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Our Verdict - Red Spot
This one's a cheeky burst of zest and spice. Not a deep thinker, but it doesn't need to be- it's just good, clean fun. A surprisingly solid everyday scent that punches above its weight.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 34%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 6% 4%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 15% 6%
Warm 26% 17%
Woody 30% 36%
Earthy 5% 12%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 20% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Creatively Shanghai EdP
Red Spot EdP

Notes

Creatively Shanghai
Red Spot

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Creatively Shanghai
Mandarin 100%
Only in Creatively Shanghai
Cardamom 100%
Only in Creatively Shanghai
Cedar 100%

Accords

Creatively Shanghai Red Spot
100%
Citrus
100%
54%
Woody
100%
66%
Warm Spicy
54%
Fresh
65%
51%
Aromatic
44%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
54%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
54%
65%
51%
44%

Performance

Creatively Shanghai Red Spot
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Creatively Shanghai

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

This is a versatile, albeit casual-leaning, scent. While some find its clean citrus suitable for the office or a refresh after sport, its sometimes potent opening and less-than-subtle nature might be too much for formal events or intimate dates.

Red Spot

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and spicy character makes it versatile but leans towards casual and active wear. While not overly formal, its clean scent profile makes it acceptable for an office environment, provided it's applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
82%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody accords

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Creatively Shanghai
Red Spot
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