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Eau de toilette

Shirley May Obama

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Male
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The house of Shirley May gifted the world with Obama in 2009. A masculine fragrance rooted in the floral and citrus families. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.

Country of origin — the United Arab Emirates, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Obama evolves as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The style of Shirley May is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. Every decision feels deliberate, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

As soon as the fragrance opens you catch sparkling citrus opening notes: Mandarin, Pink Grapefruit and Red Orange. These 3 notes shape sunny vitality that gives the fragrance a clear opening statement.

When the opening settles you notice Jasmine and Lily of the Valley keeping a silky white floral direction.

The internal accord map rests on these accords: Citrus, Floral, Musc and Wood without random overlap. Background accords such as Amber and Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background.

At the note-group layer the composition is built around Citrus, Whiteflower, Ambery and Musk. It also reaches into Wood, Gourmet and Floral. From a family perspective the composition sits in Citrus and Floral.

Overall Obama reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best experienced through real development.

Gender Male
Brand Shirley May
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United Arab Emirates
Website http://shirleymay.com
Year of production 2009
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder SAPG

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Mandarin
Mandarin
Note photo Pink Grapefruit
Pink Grapefruit
Note photo Red Orange
Red Orange
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Musk
Musk
Note photo Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Top notes

Mandarin Pink Grapefruit Red Orange

Heart notes

Jasmine Lily of the Valley

Base notes

Ambergris Musk Sandalwood Vanilla

Families

Family Citrus Citrus
Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
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Female
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Theatre
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For what style / mood
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Classic
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Avant-garde
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Romantic
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Sporty
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For what age
under 18
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18-25 years old
50%
26-35 years old
50%
36-45 years
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46+ years old
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
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On the wrist
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On the knees
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On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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This fragrance combines masculinity and beauty, it's citrus-floral with a bright vanilla sweetness. Cool greenery adds freshness. I see it on young guys, up to thirty years old!!!
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