Shanghai Butterfly Nanette Lepore for women

If D&G Light Blue is a pair of Louboutins then Shanghai Butterfly is a sturdy, well-made pair of Nine West stilettos. Some of us may be coveting D&G but need to watch our pennies. This is the economical answer to satisfying the D&G need.

The longevity of this fragrance is very satisfying and the sillage even rivals its D&G counterpart. There is more of a sour apple in the opening but it isn't enough to really compromise the likeness to D&G. And to be honest, if I had to choose which bottle I would prefer to display I'd gladly go with the cheeky cyan bottle any day.

At $10 I am in no position to do any kind of complaining and I certainly do not feel the need to shell out $60 simply so I can have a bottle that says D&G. No one needs to be the wiser!

I bought this unsniffed at TJMaxx, mainly because the bottle is so cute. Unfortunately, the scent doesn't work for me at all. It's very heavy, and within a few minutes it is a very old-ladyish powder smell. I can just smell the spicy and fruity notes underneath, but they never make it to the top and it stays pretty much the same on me for the next few hours. Strong, sweet, powdery, and synthetic. I was anxious to try the original Nanette Lepore, but this one changed my mind.

it is not oriental.very fresh and lovely,smells like a plate full of mandarins and green apples.carnation comes lately and it gives a bit sharp smell.but i think perfect for summer,it is not sticky or sugary.

Shanghai Butterfly to me smells citrusy with a bit of light floral then a slight spiciness. Almost like Green tea with a citrus zing. It has a very happy disposition. I have read other reviews that say it smells very young- it is not Britney Spears young smelling (aka cotton candy & raspberries) it may be a young form of an oriental but not a candy coated sweet scent in any way. It does not have that cheap powder smell which I cannot stand & find to be choking nor does it any big time vanilla scent to it another yuck factor for me- it is clean scent which I like Its great for daytime & I agree with another review- it does NOT last long enough.

It was love at first scent, however after awhile, I noticed the scent smelt very "medicinal" on me...it's been over a year & the bottle had a horrid smell now; hence, I think the smell expires very fast.

Very lovely scent. But I think it is green on me, not an oriental one. SB is among my 2 favourite greens, the other one is Jil Sander Soft Pastels Tender Green. SB is not similar to it completely, but it makes the same feeling with my nose as TG does.
Light,fresh, innocent.
I don't find it cheap smelling at all.
I want this bottle so much, so if somebody want to give it away or swap it, please PM me.

Oh why does it smell like cheap eraser rubber to me?

I ordered a small size of this just to try it - OMG what a waste. I can't quite describe the scent because I think the fumes erased my perfume-memory zone as a defense. Truely yuck.

This was a gift from my mom. I like it, a bit different. However, it is very sweet and does not last long at all- maybe two hours max. Pass.

I regret not buying this one because now I can't find it anywhere. It's light, but somehow complex. I think all of the notes above are accurate in describing this fragrance. It's definitely a day-time scent and best for ladies under 40.

This was too crisp/sharp for me so I gave it to my husband. He loved it.

I have to admit that when I borrowed this from my husband during a vacation on the Mediterranean, the scent that hit me coming out of the water was beautifully soft.

I got a tester vail of this and wore it today. Light, airy, and very innocent. It made me feel like I should be wearing a sweet, ruffled, flower pattern sundress. Great for spring or summer. Young, but not childish. This makes me feel like a girl who hasn't had to endure the problems of adulthood yet.
A Clear, bright and pleasant fragrance. I would buy a full bottle.

This is a clean fruity a bit spicy fragrance.Its so easy to wear and I just adore the bottle.This is an every day fragrance that just seems best in Spring and Summer.It was a gift to me and I love it so much.

smells horrible on me..i wasted my money!

I just came from Marshalls and found the 1.7 oz gift set of Shanghai butterfly it came with a 1.7 oz spray a 2.6 oz lotion and a roller pen all for $9.99 same as I paid for the single bottle! YAY! Such a good price and the box is so pretty it is black velvet on the bottom and has a satin lid decorated with the same decorations on the bottle! I also found the 3.4 oz Nanette Lepore pink bottle gift sets last week for $14.99 such good prices I am so exited about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The first spray of Nanette Lepore- Shanghai Butterfly was a true blast of fresh air and happiness to my senses putting an instant smile on my face. :) This is my idea of the scent of "sunshine" and joyous emotions, good times and positivity. Cute little butterfly kisses!

This is a smell for a girl or woman who wants to smell clean, sweet and inviting. Much like the yellow butterflies I've been seeing the past few days Shanghai Butterfly is light and fluttery YET bright and loud all at the same time. It starts out smelling of sweet lemony citruses, musk and green snow apple. Yes, its yells happy! The top notes dance around waving its wing right on past the flowery heart notes. If anything the flowers are the balancing act to create a beautiful femininity to the three powerful woodsy bottom notes (cedar, sandalwood and white woods).

I can see Shanghai Butterfly getting loads of compliments from all sorts of people big and small! It has a captivating aura that will make people want to get closer to catch a whiff of this curiously cute fragrance. I guarantee it will put a smile on everyone's faces! I think lovers of D&G Light Blue or Moschino I Love Love would enjoy this fragrance but unique enough to appeal to all! AND the bottle is to die for!!

I can not find it anywhere.. I wonder if anyone knows what is Nanette's "Signature" like? A pink bottle? I can not see it here but I do like the composition: Moonstone Rose, White Peach, White Cranberry Juices, Magenta Nectar, Black Currant, Orange Jasmine, Persian Lime Juice, Velvet Violet, Amber and Indian Sandalwood.

I got this one from a friend. It is quite pleasant, although a little bit too sweet and very, very young, suitable for a teenager.