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Shanghai 1930 Astrophil & Stella 2023

7.4 / 10 78 Ratings

A perfume by Astrophil & Stella for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is floral-green. It is being marketed by Gida Profumi.
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Main accords

Floral

Green

Fresh

Sweet

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Green tea

Violet leaf

Bergamot

Cinnamon

Plum

Mango

Heart Notes

Jasmine sambac

Champaca

Magnolia

Orchid

Tuberose

Ylang-ylang

Base Notes

Myrrh

Musk

Sandalwood

Tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer

Arturetto Landi

Ratings

Scent

7.478 Ratings

Longevity

8.066 Ratings

Sillage

7.564 Ratings

Bottle

8.462 Ratings

Value for money

6.650 Ratings

Submitted by TheBladi11 · last update on 12/03/2025.

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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/26/2023

RahulESJ
36 Reviews

RahulESJ

4

Tea fragrance wrapped around white florals!

Shanghai 1930 is a white florals mainly Tuberose and jasmine wrapped around fresh and green tea notes along with some warmth of warm damp earth. It’s pure joy and feels I am in a constant state of meditation! There are also powdery notes that add elegance and the fragrance is more on the fresh side when it starts but soon turns woody in the base which is lovely.

I had the chance to sit with Arturetto Landi the perfumer behind the fragrance. I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did.

12/03/2024

8Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

Shepilein
59 Reviews

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Shepilein

1

A Cup Full of Calm and Serenity

The name Shanghai 1930 may raise expectations that the fragrance only partially fulfills. Instead of an exotic, opulent interpretation of Shanghai, this scent reminds me of a quiet tea-drinking moment in the garden, surrounded by blooming flowers. A moment of slowing down, accompanied by a delicate milk tea with a hint of sweetness. Shanghai reveals itself from a tranquil side.

At the beginning, one perceives a gentle bergamot that brings a light freshness to the fragrance. However, after just a few moments, the green tea note comes to the forefront. It is softly enveloped by white flowers, which lend the scent a milky softness reminiscent of creamy milk tea or matcha latte. This creamy texture gives the fragrance a relaxed, almost soothing character, without being heavy or overloaded.

Interestingly, the fruity nuances remain rather subtle in the background. They seem to support the creaminess rather than push themselves to the forefront. If one wishes to say so, the green tea is fruitier and not quite as bitter. I particularly appreciate that the white flowers do not have a strong floral character but instead act as a creamy, lactonic accent that perfectly blends with the green tea note. It has, of course, that floral touch from the jasmine, but the jasmine, like the other flowers, is rather subordinate. Towards the end, a veil of milky steam lingers close to the body.

In conclusion, it can be said that Shanghai 1930 is a light, clean fragrance that radiates a pleasant softness through its milky tea composition. The scent is not particularly profound but follows a straightforward progression, making it both unexciting and harmonious.

I understand why some perceive the fragrance as reserved - the name Shanghai 1930 indeed raises expectations of something wicked or complex. The bottle, on the other hand, could reflect this gentle and pure essence more accurately with its appearance, resembling a delicately painted porcelain cup. Nevertheless, I do not agree with the comments that label it as "fabric softener," as the creamy and clear tea base stands out for me.

08/14/2023

8Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Tofuwachtel
46 Reviews

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Tofuwachtel

Top Review 23

Orchestra Rehearsal

Tap …. Tap …. Tap ….

He taps the conductor's baton on the podium.

So, let's get started. I would like to make another adjustment. If you would be so kind ……

The green strings, please in pairs at the outer wings, two in the middle, and one next to the White Lady.

Alone, why alone? No, they stand flanked by the green strings. That’s it. And woe betide if there’s another solo.

The foghorn, please all the way to the left. And please piano ……. pianissimo.

The oboe and bass in the middle. Yes ……. just like that.

The flower choir should distribute harmoniously throughout the orchestra just like the little fruits. The lady in purple, please to the front right.

Tap ….. Tap ….. Tap ….

The flower choir begins to hum, the little fruits join in softly and very discreetly. The purple lady occasionally shines through vocally without breaking away from the choir.

From the very beginning, the green strings provide a fine support for the voices.

And then she pushes forward. The White Lady.
With vocal power, she masters three octaves. In one go and without taking a big breath.

Tap …. Tap …. Tap ….

Strings! Where are the green strings! Now come on …… presto, catch her!
Good …….. and again piano, please.

And, my dear, one more solo outburst like that and I’ll make you sing through cotton, is that clear?

Tap .... Tap .... Tap .....

Softly, almost delicately, the horn now plays. And slowly, it gently envelops the entire stage.

The flower choir and little fruits continue to whisper. They fade more and more into the background, without completely falling silent.

Unperturbed, the green strings flank the White Lady, keeping her somewhat in check, but not taking all the pressure off the kettle as the oboe and bass now contribute in a refined manner and begin to support the strings.

The danger of a solo is averted, and the White Lady lowers her voice a bit, eventually letting herself be guided by the dark, velvety oboe and wooden bass. And the green strings also become quieter towards the end of the piece.
Tap …. Tap …. Tap ….

Thank you very much!
I think we’ll leave it at that.
We won’t change anything more.
That’s how I envisioned the piece.
Everything else is up to the audience.

Updated on 08/14/2023

Statements

20 short views on the fragrance

Dr4tini

1 year ago

10Scent 10Longevity 7Sillage

2

I love this tea and tuberose scent .
My signature . (Musa paradisiaca’s brother, banano leaf just changed with tea)

Odeurniche

2 years ago

2

This is a bit sad to say because we are talking of a master perfumer but here the DNA is absolutely 95% Musa Paradisiaca by Cristian Cavagna

Samasamaa

1 month ago

1

Pretty nice and very alike Leen which i love. More twang from the citric parts but still lovely. No mango.

Mona302

9 months ago

10Scent 9Longevity

1

Beautiful unisex spring/summer fragrance. Realistic green tea with pink florals. Fresh, a little sweet and super delicious.

TheDunkPapa

1 year ago

7Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

1

Very powdery and woody, supported by almost savory florals, green tea trying to break through... It can get pretty abrasive, though.

CharlAmbre

2 years ago

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

15

9

In the greenhouse, they just watered, fresh dew glistens on magnolia, lush jasmine, colorful orchid, and thick-stemmed greenery.

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FragFreak666

2 years ago

8.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

11

4

A little violet all alone,
swimming through a bright sea of flowers.
Dressed up for the gala,
elegantly on wooden parquet.

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Rieke2021

1 year ago

7Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

11

5

Jane struggles through the humid jungle, surrounded by fleshy, juicy green plants with lush white flowers + harvests sweet mangos for Tarzan.

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Gschpusi

2 years ago

7Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

10

Violets get lost in the fleshy floral thicket. A top candidate for a headache for me. Jasmine screams and all the notes join in with a sour sweetness.

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