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    Shamsin vs. Fleur Oriental

    Shamsin by Atelier Flou bottle

    Shamsin

    Atelier Flou
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Shamsin rates higher with the community, while Fleur Oriental wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shamsin vs. Fleur Oriental
    ShamsinFleur Oriental
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162000
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJacques ChabertLyn Harris
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shamsin

    Woody
    Amber
    Powdery
    Rose
    Balsamic
    Musky
    White Floral
    Iris

    Fleur Oriental

    Powdery
    Floral
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    White Floral
    Almond

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NarcissusJasmine
    CarnationOrange BlossomHeliotrope
    Heart
    LabdanumFrankincenseRoseIris
    RoseJasmine
    Base
    PatchouliMuskCedarVanilla
    VanillaMuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shamsin vs. Fleur Oriental
    ShamsinFleur Oriental
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Labdanum can overpower everything on some skin, and that's exactly why people who love Shamsin love it. That sticky, resinous sweetness becomes the point.Shamsin
    Bold carnation and vanilla isn't a common pairing, and that makes this worth wearing. The powdery warmth that follows is the payoff, not a compromise.Fleur Oriental