Shanghai Tang 2014 EDP

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Oriental Pearl

by Carlos Benaïm

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Shanghai Tang Oriental Pearl is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Carlos Benaïm. Shanghai Tang's Oriental Pearl carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. A divisive, heavy oriental that some adore for its unique depth, while others find it a cloying, chemical mess. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Oriental Pearl 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear. This is a scent built for evening, excelling on dates or formal events where its depth and warmth can shine without overpowering. It's too heavy for casual daytime use or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Oriental Pearl dives deep into an opulent, dark amber embrace from the off. Rich, earthy patchouli intertwines with the resinous warmth of labdanum, creating a thick, almost incense-like aura. A subtle sweetness from benzoin adds a balsamic depth, rounding out this intense oriental blend. It's a heady, dry, and spicy concoction that doesn't shy away from making a statement.

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