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Shanghai Lily

2013Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into floral.

Shanghai Lily by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Shanghai Lily was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Maisondieu. The fragrance features Cloves, Floral Notes, Spicy Notes, Incense, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Vanilla, Tuberose, Benzoin, Olibanum, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood, Rose,…

warm spicy amber floral woody

Nose: Antoine Maisondieu

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Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

69%

45%

41%

32%

31%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall38%Winter30%Spring19%Summer12%Night60%Day40%Wears unisex38%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

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Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Shanghai Lily smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into floral. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, floral.

How long does Shanghai Lily last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Shanghai Lily loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Shanghai Lily best for?

Fall is the top pick (38%). Winter is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Shanghai Lily?

Night wear leads at 60%. Day is a secondary pick at 40%.

Is Shanghai Lily for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 38% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Shanghai Lily?

Composed by Antoine Maisondieu. Released in 2013.

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