Alfred Sung 2000 EDP

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Shi

by Ilias Ermenidis

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Alfred Sung Shi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Ilias Ermenidis. Shi opens with Rice, Water Lily, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Musk and Birch. Alfred Sung's Shi carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This early 2000s gem is a surprisingly potent, clean aquatic floral that evokes a fresh-out-of-the-shower crispness. While some find it serenely beautiful and highly versatile, a vocal minority warns of sharp notes leading to nausea, proving it's not a universal crowd-pleaser.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Calm
  • Soft
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Shi Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Water Lily47%
Rice30%
Mandarin23%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom52%
Frangipani48%
Baseas listed
Birch52%
Musk48%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for the office, casual wear, and sports. While its subtle elegance could work for understated dates, it lacks the bolder presence typically desired for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Shi opens with a unique, slightly milky basmati rice note, softened by delicate water lily and a hint of bright mandarin. The heart blossoms with lush frangipani and sweet orange blossom, creating a watery, white floral core. It settles into a clean, musky base with a whisper of birch, maintaining an ethereal freshness throughout.

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