Creatively Shanghai Eau de Parfum bottle Creatively Shanghai
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2021 Year -
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Men's Care Eau de Toilette bottle Men's Care

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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 - Men's Care
Seriously, people are calling this a dead ringer for Creed Irish Tweed AND a cleaner take on Dior Sauvage. If you like classic, clean masculinity with decent performance, this Greek stunner is a no-brainer, especially for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 32%
Floral 1% 6%
Fruity 6% 5%
Green 3% 11%
Sweet 15% 11%
Warm 26% 13%
Woody 30% 22%
Earthy 5% 1%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 20% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Creatively Shanghai EdP
Men's Care EdT

Notes

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

Accords

Creatively Shanghai Men's Care
100%
Citrus
83%
54%
Woody
100%
66%
Warm Spicy
98%
51%
Aromatic
88%
Powdery
57%
Lavender
54%
44%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
83%
Woody shared
54%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
98%
Aromatic shared
51%
88%
57%
54%
44%

Performance

Creatively Shanghai Men's Care
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Men's Care

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its versatile woody, citrus, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for almost any occasion, particularly casual and office wear where its clean, inviting scent won't overpower. The reported 'good performance' means it can transition well to a relaxed date or a semi-formal event too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
88%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cedar, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Creatively Shanghai
Men's Care
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