Shanghai 1930

When I first smelled this on paper, I instantly decided to buy it. It was a quick decision. I got glorious green tea and plum, two of my favorite notes, and I was sold. A few hours later I put it on and I thought, oh no. On skin, this is much more tuberose and magnolia than I anticipated, and not exactly what I was looking for. Had I made a mistake? I love tuberose and magnolia for others, but they're rarely for me. A few days after that, I walked into an enclosed space where, unbeknownst to me, Shanghai 1930 had been sprayed a few hours earlier. "Oh did you make tea??" The smell of freshly brewed tea filled the air. But no. It was Shanghai 1930. I've now worn it two days in a row. I find I can flip a switch in my brain to choose how I perceive it. One switch is the tuberose and magnolia, the other switch is the tea and plum, which has been an absolute joy to experience. It lasts absolutely all day long, I applied it at 8 a.m. this morning (three sprays only -- wrists and back of neck), and I am smelling it as I write this, now past 5 p.m. All of this is to say, this is an objectively beautiful perfume. And how you perceive it may just be however you choose. What power!

Shanghai 1930 is perhaps the most impressive tea fragrance in terms of its 'longevity and strong projection' for me. Niche perfumes often feature tea notes that are light and airy, or come with a milky creaminess, or lean towards a gourmand style. But Shanghai 1930 is different. Its scent, centered around tuberose blended with freshly dried green tea leaves that have been roasted and dried on a hot pan, is powerful, diffusive, and rich with the aroma of dried tea leaves. I detect a subtle, slightly tart sweetness, perhaps from the lingering essence of mango? Jasmine and magnolia notes are easily discernible after 15 minutes. After about 2 hours, the fragrance still projects very well. When I met friends, everyone could smell this fragrance and commented that it was truly captivating and quite unique, something they had never smelled before – which really pleased me. If you're looking for a tea and floral scent with incredible longevity and projection (around 9+ hours on skin and 12+ hours on clothes), then Shanghai 1930 and Atelier Cologne Philtre Ceylan are must-haves.

I decided to buy it because my wife loves the floral scents from tea and tea leaves. I mean blind buy. The result is that the first 10 minutes after 2 sprays is filled with the scent of mango tea with a little sourness and powdery sweetness. Then a bomb of white floral mix, most prominently lily, tuberose and lily lol. barely any green tea presence at all. Sometimes you will be able to recognize a little bit of other flowers in the wind like ylang, magnolia, orchid, ... but all are just background for tuberosa flower. Finally dry down to the sweetness of vanilla and the nutty of tonka bean, the fatty background of sandalwood, the warmth of amber. Luckily my wife quite likes it but i think it's more suited to rainy days and weather around 20 degrees, really cold to temper the beast, a very sweet white floral bomb.

This is currently my partner’s signature fragrance, and I am so blessed that it is. Such a beautiful medley of florals, with a gorgeous opening of mango. Some of the amber and wood shines through a bit after settling, making this a complex and evolving scent. Also to mention, the longevity and projection is incredible. 9/10

Beautiful scent, long lasting, tea notes really come through and the fruity notes were pleasant as well. Combines all the categories of fragrances I like into an elegant mixture.

Mango Skin (Vilhelm Parfumerie)'s less horny older sister. so lush, the white and yellow florals really do their job here..

smells like walking through a flower field in middle of march.

Florals on the skin of a girl in a riverboat on a hot summer evening in New Orleans, 1951

Hmm, I somehow expected this to smell differently. I suppose I didn't remember the green notes when I opted for a sample. I wish the tea was more forward in this scent as right now it leans too floral on my skin. I really wanted this to smell like mango tea, but alas. All I really get is tuberose, jasmine and magnolia. The initial scent reminds me a bit of Inlé, the same floral tea. I expect the longevity to be the same. Somehow tea just disappears from my skin. Too bad. I wanted to like this one. But as it is right now, its kind of forgettable. Pass for me, but its still nice. Ladyish :D

I was very interested in this, but got disappointed. I like the idea very much. But there is one note in it (something powdery) that my sking brings out from this and my nose really hates it and ruins it the whole perfume for me. It is sad, because if that wasn't there, I would like this quite much. Lot of people write that it is too sweet for them and the tuberose is too strong. I did not feel that way. I did get the tea notes and lots of green vibes with a hints of flower. So could have been the perfect spring fragrance, reminding me of stepping into your garden early in the morning.

How appropriate to date this back to the 1930s. My mind conjures up an image of ladies on The Titanic wearing this. Very vintage, not for me.

This is Thameen Fanfare but sweeter and less floral, I don't find any tea in here tho. Still 7/10

I don't like most white florals, so take my comment for what it is. I was curious about the tea in this and the base notes looked like they could make this work for me. On paper, I was almost convinced. I was sure I smelled rice in this as well. On my skin, however, it's veeeeery white floral forward in the beginning and then settles to a sharp and chemical-y scent I know all to well. I'm jealous of people who don't sense whatever aroma chemical it is that's annoying me in this! ;)

Sweet bubble tea, toasted rice, cardamom pods. Coming from Shanghai, I don't think anything so syrupy would catch on there.

The 1930s. In this period Shanghai reached its peak, becoming famous in the world as "the Paris of the East" and experiencing multiple power plays at the same time, being full of culture from everywhere. Here the idea is to bring together, through an olfactory pyramid composed of notes that represent various cultures, all the multiethnic atmospheres of that time. A pungent opening, with a barely hinted tuberose, but with a jasmine that takes the lead (at least on my skin), thus making it a floral with very light oriental nuances. It's nice, but it's a kind of flowery that I wouldn't wear.

I made the mistake of spraying this one too many time and felt nauseous even hours afterwards. Everyone in the room I was in thought it smelled nice but one did comment that it smelled way too mature for me. I gave the whole bottle away afterwards to a friend, and I'm glad i did since I will no longer be haunted by that smell.

VERY sweet. Beyond just sweet floral, there are lots of fruity notes. There's also a significant greenness in it. It smells refined but not mature, if that makes sense. I would also say this smells fresh without being aquatic. 7/10

If you love Memo Paris Winter Palace for the tea - amber vibe or Buly 1803 Mexican Tuberose, this is a must-try.

Smells like boba tea. Don't listen to the "for women and men" this leans extremely feminine.

im curious which website to purchase from the states?