Shimmering Shanghai is a floral fragrance in which rose plays a particularly important role. Lychee and rhubarb add a juicy and slightly tart fruitiness. Bergamot provides additional freshness, while nutmeg lends the scent a finely spicy side.
Jasmine, ylang-ylang, and other floral notes combine with various rose accords to create a lush bouquet. The lychee remains an important counterbalance, preventing the composition from feeling exclusively floral. Powdery notes give Shimmering Shanghai an additional soft and elegant texture.
Tonka bean, vanilla, sugar, and musk give the fragrance its sweeter side. Incense, cedar, vetiver, and cashmeran, in turn, introduce drier and woody accents, providing additional depth.
Shimmering Shanghai is thus clearly defined by rose and floral notes, yet gains a vibrant fruitiness from lychee and rhubarb. The combination of blossoms, light acidity, spices, and a soft sweetness makes it significantly more complex than a classic rose fragrance.