Contes de Parfums 2022 EDP

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Shanghai

by Nicolas Beaulieu

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Contes de Parfums Shanghai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nicolas Beaulieu. Shanghai opens with Nashi Pear, Lemon, and Tea, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Sinfonide, Vetiver, and Ambroxan. Contes de Parfums's Shanghai carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A juicy, realistic pear opening quickly gives way to a creamy coconut and floral heart. Shanghai is a modern, slightly feminine amber-fruity scent that's a bit of a chameleon on skin, offering different facets to different noses.
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  • Feminine
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Youthful
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Shanghai Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Fall

Built on amber, fresh and floral - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fresh and fruity opening makes it adaptable for casual wear, while the amber-floral drydown lends itself well to dates. While pleasant, its unique character might be a bit much for very formal settings or intense physical activity.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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

Shanghai opens with an incredibly vivid nashi pear, brightened by a hint of lemon and an aromatic whisper of tea. This fresh, juicy start transitions into a creamy, tropical heart of coconut and lush florals like jasmine and peony. The base is a warm, musky amber from sinfonide and ambroxan, with a grounding touch of vetiver, balancing the fruit and flowers with a smooth, lasting warmth.

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Where to buy

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