12
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Shanghai Butterfly
feminine
Shanghai Butterfly by Nanette Lepore is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Shanghai Butterfly was launched in 2005. Top notes are Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Carnation; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Gardenia; base notes are Cedar, White Woods, Musk and Sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
8%
Win
73%
Spr
68%
Sum
20%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
11%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
166 votes
3.79
Love it
4024%
Like it
8551%
OK
85%
Dislike
3219%
Hate it
11%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 19 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Shanghai Butterfly is remembered fondly by the community as a reliable, pleasant everyday fragrance from the early 2000s. While it lacks the enthusiasm surrounding newer indie releases, it remains respected as a versatile casual wear option with decent performance that many wore successfully in their younger years.
Strengths
- Nostalgic, wearable everyday fragrance
- Good performance and longevity
- Versatile for casual occasions
Weaknesses
- Not mentioned as a current favorite or frequent reach
- Somewhat dated compared to modern releases
- Limited discussion in recent community conversations
Best for
Casual daily wearNostalgic/sentimental valueWarm weather
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
