Black Sugar
AquolinaEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Black Sugar vs. Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Is Black Sugar better than Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Shalimar Eau de Parfum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vanilla
ambervanillasmokybalsamicleatherwarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Sugar and Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
| Black Sugar | Shalimar Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 1986 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Sugar and Shalimar Eau de Parfum smell?
Black Sugar
Amber
Vanilla
Oud
Smoky
Balsamic
Leather
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Balsamic
Smoky
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Sugar and Shalimar Eau de Parfum share?
Top
Raspberry
BergamotFloral Notes
Heart
LeatherOudIncense
IrisJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaMyrrhAmber
VanillaBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaMyrrh
VanillaTonka Bean
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Balsamic Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Black Sugar and Shalimar Eau de Parfum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Sugar or Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
| Black Sugar | Shalimar Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Sugar and Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Aquolina pivoting from candy aisle to something with real teeth. The vanilla is here, surrounded by smoke and oud, carrying depth that feels earned rather than added.Black Sugar
Shalimar is not a wallflower. That bergamot opening grabs attention fast, and the floral heart has genuine presence. If jasmine hits you hard, ease into it.Shalimar Eau de Parfum
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