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    Oriental Spice vs. Shanghai Lily

    Very similar
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    Shanghai Lily rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oriental Spice vs. Shanghai Lily
    Oriental SpiceShanghai Lily
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20082013
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oriental Spice

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Powdery
    White Floral
    Balsamic

    Shanghai Lily

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Floral
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomGinger
    Black PepperCloveBitter Orange
    Heart
    CinnamonLily
    TuberoseJasmineRoseFrankincenseSpicy Notes
    Base
    BenzoinSandalwoodTolu Balsam
    VanillaSiam BenzoinCashmere WoodCastoreumVetiverGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oriental Spice vs. Shanghai Lily
    Oriental SpiceShanghai Lily
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oriental Spice works differently from bolder orientals. It builds warmth in layers, then stays close. The lily in the heart is the real surprise, white floral sweetness appearing quietly against the.Oriental Spice
    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