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    Side by side

    Shantung vs. Aqua Vitae

    Clearly related
    Aqua Vitae by Maison Francis Kurkdjian bottle

    Aqua Vitae

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    Eau de Toilette2013
    New comparison

    Shantung wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shantung vs. Aqua Vitae
    ShantungAqua Vitae
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20162013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMathieu NardinFrancis Kurkdjian
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shantung

    Rose
    Fresh
    Floral
    Fruity
    Woody

    Aqua Vitae

    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Woody
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantMandarin OrangeLychee
    LemonMandarin Orange
    Heart
    PeonyRoseFrankincense
    HedioneJasmine
    Base
    CedarwoodMuskCashmere Wood
    Tonka BeanVanillaGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shantung vs. Aqua Vitae
    ShantungAqua Vitae
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Choosing Shantung means embracing that cool blackcurrant burst, juicy, bright, almost tart, like biting into fresh fruit on a warm afternoon. It's the fragrance you reach for when you want to be.Shantung
    Brief beauty is the whole point. Citrus that fades fast isn't a flaw, it's an invitation to reapply, to live in the moment. Summer fragrances should ask you to reach for them again.Aqua Vitae