Imari Satin
AvonEau de Toilette2004
Side by side
Imari Satin vs. Shalimar
Is Imari Satin better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaBergamot
powderyvanillawoodyamber
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 Imari Satin and Shalimar?
| Imari Satin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Truc | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Imari Satin and Shalimar smell?
Imari Satin
Powdery
Vanilla
Woody
White Floral
Musky
Amber
Floral
Green
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Imari Satin and Shalimar share?
Top
CassiaBergamotMandarin Orange
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
GardeniaHeliotropeSnowdropSaffron
IrisJasmineRose
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodMahoganyPatchouli
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GardeniaHeliotrope
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaTonka bean
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Imari Satin and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Imari Satin or Shalimar?
| Imari Satin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Imari Satin and Shalimar?
A warm powder that doesn't try too hard. Gardenia and vanilla do the heavy lifting here, soft, familiar, the kind of combination that earns trust rather than applause. Some fragrances are statements.Imari Satin
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
Where to buy Imari Satin and Shalimar
| Imari Satin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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