Samia
AsgharaliEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Samia vs. Shalimar
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Samia | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Samia
Amber
Rose
Warm Spicy
Violet
Powdery
Animalic
Floral
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronCardamomPepper
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
RoseVioletFrankincenseLabdanum
IrisJasmineRose
Base
AmbergrisAmberWoody Notes
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Samia | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a safe blind buy. The Saffron-Black Pepper opening hits hard, and the Frankincense-Labdanum core skews resinous and bold. If you want warm, slightly animalic oriential with a distinct.Samia
Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Samia | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $145.00ecosmetics |
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