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    Side by side

    Imari Satin vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Imari Satin vs. Shalimar
    Imari SatinShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20041925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerChristian TrucJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CassiaBergamotMandarin Orange
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    GardeniaHeliotropeSnowdropSaffron
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodMahoganyPatchouli
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Imari Satin vs. Shalimar
    Imari SatinShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Imari Satin vs. Shalimar
    Imari SatinShalimar
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics

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