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Shanghai Lily(2013)

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Brand

Tom Ford

Launched

2013

Tom Ford’s Shanghai Lily, launched in 2013, is an oriental‑floral perfume that opens with a spicy burst of bitter orange and pepper before revealing a lush lily‑centric heart of jasmine, rose and tuberose. The dry‑down settles into a warm, smoky base of incense, labdanum, vanilla and woody notes, creating a sensual, evening‑ready fragrance that has become a cult favorite for its dramatic yet elegant character.

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