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    The One Essence DE vs. Shanghai Lily

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shanghai Lily projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The One Essence DE vs. Shanghai Lily
    The One Essence DEShanghai Lily
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152013
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The One Essence DE

    White Floral
    Fruity
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy

    Shanghai Lily

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Floral
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachMandarin OrangeBergamotLychee
    Black PepperCloveBitter Orange
    Heart
    JasmineLily of the Valley
    TuberoseJasmineRoseFrankincenseSpicy Notes
    Base
    VanillaAmber
    VanillaSiam BenzoinCashmere WoodCastoreumVetiverGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The One Essence DE vs. Shanghai Lily
    The One Essence DEShanghai Lily
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Warm, sweet, white floral. This is the one for people who want to smell like they have their life together. Not loud. Not challenging. Just close, golden, and impossible to resist.The One Essence DE
    The clove in the opening hits like a dare. Either that sharpness hooks you immediately, or it doesn't. But give it an hour, the floral heart softens everything, the vanilla and benzoin warm up.Shanghai Lily