264 community ratings

Shanghai Lily

Name: Shanghai Lily
Brand: Tom Ford

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.0/ 10

Community score
264 ratings

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Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a floral, sweet unisex scent built around jasmine, tuberose and cistus; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 214 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine Tuberose Cistus Rose Cashmere wood Bitter orange Frankincense Black pepper Pink pepper Castoreum Siam benzoin Vanilla Gaiac wood Clove Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
Resinous

What does Shanghai Lily smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; summer may feel heavy. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and works for leisure too. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is classed as unisex.

The floral heart carries jasmine, tuberose and rose; bitter orange adds a little freshness, while black pepper, pink pepper and clove bring spice. Vanilla, Siam benzoin, frankincense and cashmere wood give a sweet, resinous, powdery warmth underneath. Castoreum leaves an animal trace.