Tom Ford Shanghai Lily is a spicy-floral oriental fragrance for women and men released in 2013. It combines rich white florals, warm spices, smoky resins, and creamy woods to create a scent profile that feels opulent, mysterious, and deeply luxurious.
Notes
Top: Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Clove
Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose
Base: Cashmere Wood, Siam Benzoin, Vanilla, Frankincense, Castoreum, Cistus, Gaiac Wood, Vetiver
The fragrance opens with a bold blend of bitter orange, cloves, and pepper, creating a spicy citrus introduction that feels warm, exotic, and immediately attention-grabbing. The contrast between the sparkling bitterness of the orange and the rich dry spice of clove gives the opening a dramatic oriental character without becoming overly heavy. As it develops, the heart transitions into tuberose, jasmine, and rose, forming a lush floral accord that feels creamy, narcotic, and elegant. The tuberose dominates with its rich white floral depth while jasmine adds warmth and sensuality, softened by the velvety smoothness of rose. In the dry-down, cashmere wood, frankincense, benzoin, vanilla, and vetiver create a smoky balsamic finish that gives the fragrance depth, warmth, and a softly resinous richness. Castoreum and cistus add a subtle animalic darkness that enhances the luxurious oriental atmosphere without overpowering the florals. The overall effect is a dark spicy floral fragrance with smoky oriental undertones that feels sophisticated, sensual, and unmistakably vintage Tom Ford in style.
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3 ml Roll On Oil, 6 ml Roll On Oil, 12 ml Roll On Oil, 30 ml Extrait Spray, 50 ml Extrait Spray, 100 ml Extrait Spray |
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