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Hiram Green Shangri la
Hiram Green

Shangri la

earthy
mossy
fruity
warm spicy
woody
white floral
powdery
EDP · 2014 · unisex

Hiram Green is an independent perfumer and small-batch fragrance house known for a thoughtful approach to composition and ingredient selection. Founded by the perfumer himself, the house has built a reputation for creating complex, character-driven fragrances that prioritize artisanal quality over mass-market appeal.

Shangri la opens with a bright, slightly spiced top of bergamot, ginger, and pear, rounded by cassia and orange blossom for a fruity warmth. The heart is a classic floral arrangement anchored by Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac, with iris and violet adding structure and a subtle powdery dimension. The base settles into a woody, mossy foundation of sandalwood, oakmoss, and benzoin, giving the fragrance an earthy and grounded finish that balances the floral heart without turning sugary.

The scent sits comfortably in floral oriental territory, but with restraint and sophistication rather than heaviness. It works well for those seeking a rose-centered fragrance with depth and complexity, particularly during cooler months when the woody, mossy base notes shine. Shangri la suits unisex wear and pairs well with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
earthy
100%
mossy
100%
fruity
75%
warm spicy
75%
woody
75%
white floral
75%
powdery
50%
citrus
50%
iris
50%
sweet
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cassis
cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
ginger
ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
orange blossom
orange blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
pear
pear
Gentle, watery, and slightly floral, pear is one of fragrance's most delicate fruit notes, with a clean sweetness that is closer to flowers than to heavy tropical fruits. It adds a soft, luminous freshness to compositions and pairs naturally with rose, iris, and light musks. Often the note that makes a fragrance feel effortlessly elegant.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
bulgarian rose
bulgarian rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
iris
iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
jasmine sambac
jasmine sambac
rose
rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
violet
violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
moss
moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
oakmoss
oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
vanilla
vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist86% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
earthy100%
mossy100%
fruity75%
warm spicy75%
woody75%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Hiram Green Shangri la— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Shangri la is $199.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $199.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Cheapest price for Hiram Green Shangri la? +
$199.00 at FragFlex. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $199.00 a good price for Shangri la? +
Yes. The current best price is $199.00 and MSRP is $220.00. At $199.00 you save 10% vs retail.
What does Hiram Green Shangri la smell like? +
Hiram Green is an independent perfumer and small-batch fragrance house known for a thoughtful approach to composition and ingredient selection. Founded by the perfumer himself, the house has built a reputation for creating complex, character-driven fragrances that prioritize artisanal quality over mass-market appeal. Shangri la opens with a bright, slightly spiced top of bergamot, ginger, and pear, rounded by cassia and orange blossom for a fruity warmth. The heart is a classic floral arrangement anchored by Bulgarian rose and jasmine sambac, with iris and violet adding structure and a subtle powdery dimension. The base settles into a woody, mossy foundation of sandalwood, oakmoss, and benzoin, giving the fragrance an earthy and grounded finish that balances the floral heart without turning sugary. The scent sits comfortably in floral oriental territory, but with restraint and sophistication rather than heaviness. It works well for those seeking a rose-centered fragrance with depth and complexity, particularly during cooler months when the woody, mossy base notes shine. Shangri la suits unisex wear and pairs well with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician profiles.
What are the notes in Hiram Green Shangri la? +
Top: bergamot, cassis, ginger, orange blossom, pear. Heart: bulgarian rose, iris, jasmine sambac, rose, violet. Base: benzoin, moss, oakmoss, sandalwood, vanilla.
What fragrance family is Shangri la? +
Hiram Green Shangri la belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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