Shanghai Tang 2008 EDT

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Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea

by Sonia Constant

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Shanghai Tang Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Sonia Constant. Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Tea, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Shanghai Tang's Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly underrated gem, Mandarin Tea is a quietly sophisticated and perfectly balanced tea scent. It's a clean, musky embrace that gets compliments without trying too hard, a proper crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Shanghai Tang Mandarin Tea Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit33%
Mandarin33%
Tea33%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Amber25%
Vanilla25%

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

Built on musky, powdery and white floral - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and clean, unassuming tea profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings. While perhaps too understated for formal events, its gentle warmth works well for intimate dates.

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
  • 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

Imagine a serene ritual: the soft steam from a perfectly brewed cup of green tea, infused with the zesty brightness of mandarin and grapefruit. As it settles, a delicate white floral whisper of jasmine emerges, seamlessly blending into a warm, powdery embrace of musk, amber, and a whisper of vanilla. It's clean and comforting, like your favourite cashmere jumper.

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