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Must de Cartier vs Shanghai Lily

Must de Cartier and Shanghai Lily overlap 52% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Must de Cartier came out in 1981, Shanghai Lily in 2013.

At a glance

Must de CartierShanghai Lily
BrandCartierTom Ford
Release year19812013
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteNo data
Rating
8.1/10369 votes
8.0/10264 votes
Longevity
8.4/10
8.2/10
Sillage
7.6/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Must de CartierShanghai Lily
Autumn39%37%
Winter36%29%
Spring17%25%
Summer8%9%
Occasions
Must de CartierShanghai Lily
Evening31%29%
Nighttime29%28%
Casual17%19%
Daytime12%14%
Office11%11%

Notes

In both

  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Vetiver
  • Vanilla

Must de Cartier

Only in this one

  • Galbanum
  • Mandarin orange
  • Neroli
  • Narcissus
  • Musk

Shanghai Lily

Only in this one

  • Tuberose
  • Cistus
  • Cashmere wood
  • Bitter orange
  • Frankincense
  • Black pepper
  • Pink pepper
  • Castoreum
  • Siam benzoin
  • Gaiac wood
  • Clove

Accords

Must de Cartier

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Shanghai Lily

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.4/10 for Must de Cartier, 8.2/10 for Shanghai Lily.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.6/10 for Must de Cartier, 7.5/10 for Shanghai Lily.

Which one suits winter better?

Must de Cartier suits winter better: winter gets 36% of its season votes, against 29% for Shanghai Lily.

Which one is rated higher?

Must de Cartier is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 8.0/10 for Shanghai Lily.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Jasmine, Rose, Vetiver, Vanilla.