Shanghai Lily

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Reviews

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   Wren Meyer Like April 7, 2026

   For a 2013 release, Shanghai Lily deserves more attention than it gets. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
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   Celeste Winter Love June 6, 2026

   I picked up Shanghai Lily (2013) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.
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   Remy Quinn Like June 10, 2026

   A decant of Shanghai Lily sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
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   Rafael Winter Love June 24, 2026

   Everyone keeps talking about Shanghai Lily, so I finally gave it a proper test. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. Full-bottle worthy without a doubt.
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   Nico Lockhart Like July 3, 2026

   I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Shanghai Lily. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Arlo Popescu Like July 10, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Shanghai Lily has really grown on me. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. On my skin the performance is reliable, not a beast but far from weak. A very likeable composition that is easy to appreciate.
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   Emilia Dubois Love July 14, 2026

   I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Shanghai Lily. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.
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   Margot Haddad Like July 20, 2026

   I keep reaching for Shanghai Lily more than I expected to. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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   Viktor Lindberg Dislike July 27, 2026

   A decant of Shanghai Lily sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. I can see its quality, but it simply is not my style.
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    Leon Ricci Like August 11, 2026

    I needed a full wearing before I made my mind up about Shanghai Lily. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. The heart is the best part for me: Cloves and Floral Notes feel carefully balanced. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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    Otto Cruz Like August 15, 2026

    A friend passed me a decant of Shanghai Lily (2013) and I wasn’t prepared for it. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Cloves with Floral Notes, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Cloves with Floral Notes comes forward — smooth and well done. Performance is consistent: comfortable sillage and several hours of wear on my skin. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.