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Tom Ford Shanghai Lily

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Oil Perfumery Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a perfume oil launched in 2013. Tom Ford Shanghai Lily opens with Bitter Orange and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Lily, Clove, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Oud, Iris, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Oil Perfumery's Tom Ford Shanghai Lily carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A captivating blend of spices and florals, Shanghai Lily offers an exotic yet wearable scent perfect for those who appreciate intricate, richly-layered fragrances.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
Tom Ford Shanghai Lily Perfume Oil bottle
Inspired by

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Shanghai Lily the original Tom Ford Shanghai Lily inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Baseas listed
Iris24%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and floral elements make this fragrance suitable for cooler transitions in spring and fall, while its richness can also serve well in mild winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The fragrance has a versatile projection suitable for office and date settings, while its exotic spiciness adds an intriguing edge ideal for casual and romantic occasions.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Tom Ford Shanghai Lily opens with an exotic burst of fresh spices that gives way to a lush heart of floral notes, anchored by warm, earthy resins that linger beautifully. It's both vibrant and delicately mysterious, making it a seductive choice for those looking to explore the intersection of the known and the exotic in their fragrance journey.

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