Shanghai Tang Black Iris Eau de Toilette 100ml Spray

Shanghai Tang Black Iris Eau de Toilette 100ml is a refined men's woody-iris fragrance from the Hong Kong luxury brand's perfumery line, created in collaboration with master perfumer Carlos Benaïm. Spicy nutmeg opens the composition before a smooth heart of leather and black iris emerges, anchored by a warm, dry cedar base. The result is a quietly distinctive scent — well dressed rather than loud, with the mineral, leathery character that has made iris a cult note in modern perfumery.

About Shanghai Tang

Founded in Hong Kong in 1994 by entrepreneur David Tang, Shanghai Tang built its identity around contemporary Chinese tailoring and a confident, jewel-tone aesthetic. The fragrance line, developed with Carlos Benaïm and Sonia Constant, draws inspiration from the cultural references and raw materials of the Silk Road, with Black Iris among its most polished men's offerings.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Nutmeg
• Heart: Black iris, Leather
• Base: Cedar

Olfactory family: Woody Floral Leather  |  Brand: Shanghai Tang

Who it's for

Black Iris suits men who appreciate quiet luxury — character-driven fragrances over sweet or aquatic compositions. It is best in autumn and winter, particularly for evenings, formal occasions and tailored-suit settings, where the iris-leather heart can develop without competing with bright sunlight. If you wear scents like Prada Luna Rossa Black, Dior Homme or Hermès Bel Ami, Black Iris sits comfortably in the same wardrobe.

How to use

1. Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin.
2. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck, chest.
3. Two sprays balance presence and longevity without overwhelming.
4. For lasting wear in cool weather, mist a small amount onto the lapel of a coat or scarf.

Specifications

• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Men
• Brand: Shanghai Tang
• Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm

A polished, character-driven iris-and-leather fragrance from a brand more often associated with tailoring than perfumery — quietly excellent.