Shanghai Tang EDT

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Black Iris Women

by Carlos Benaïm

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Shanghai Tang Black Iris Women is an Eau de Toilette, created by Carlos Benaïm. Black Iris Women opens with Lemon, Mandarin, and Tea, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Vanilla. Shanghai Tang's Black Iris Women carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, powerful, and utterly unique, Black Iris Women is a tuberose monster disguised as an iris scent. Expect compliments but be prepared for its grape-soda bubblegum swagger.
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Black Iris Women Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, often described as 'beastmode', make it a bit much for most offices. However, its unique character and luxury feel make it suitable for dates or special occasions, though the 'grape soda' vibe might be too playful for some 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

About

Don't let the name fool you, this is a white floral explosion with tuberose leading the charge, giving off a distinct bubblegum or grape soda vibe. Brightened by a zesty citrus and green tea opening, it mellows into a musky vanilla base, with only a whisper of iris peeking through the dramatic floral display.

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