Tom Ford Goes to China for his Smellies – inspired by flowers and, eerr, whores

Tom Ford has several new scents out using China and the Orient as a motif – Fleur de Chine and Shanghai Lily (the prostitute in Shanghai Express, or perhaps a brand of Chinese cervical cap, but who’s caring?), both in the Atelier d’Orient collection.

 Fleur de Chine ~ “Dramatic. Smouldering. Seductive. Tom Ford’s Fleur de chine eau de parfum is an unequivocally romantic and haunting floral fragrance touched with a reverence for the great scents of the past. Precious asian flowers, including hualan flower and star magnolia, are arranged in a bouquet of rare beauty for a scent that lingers on.”

Shanghai Lily ~ “Opulent. Tantalising. Elegant. Tom Ford’s Shanghai Lily eau de parfum is a floral oriental scent that transports the senses into a world of rare and opulent ingredients from the historic silk road. Warm spices, elegant florals and addictive notes of vanilla and frankincense create a hazy reverie of glamour and temptation.”

And the real Shanghai Lily (we never miss a chance for a Dietrich pic here!)…