Shanghai Tang Black Iris
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is green tea and lemon. The heart brings tuberose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into black iris and musk. Overall it smells white floral and citrus.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Black Iris notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Shanghai Tang Black Iris EDP in detail
Black Iris EDP comes from Shanghai Tang. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Is Black Iris long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Lancôme Variety and Givenchy Amarige. Base notes like black iris and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €48, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Houbigant Quelques Fleurs and Clive Christian Addictive Arts Jump Up And Kiss Me Ecstatic but less than Lancôme Variety and Givenchy Amarige.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by citrus and tuberose. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and citrus smells and notes like tuberose and black iris. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, orange blossom and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Which weather suits Black Iris
It is at its best in spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
Black Iris dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lancôme Variety (7 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (6 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (6 shared notes) and Clive Christian Addictive Arts Jump Up And Kiss Me Ecstatic (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Black Iris?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Black Iris better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.