V for Women
Clive Christian2012
Side by side
V for Women vs. Shalimar
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| V for Women | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
V for Women
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
Mossy
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ChamomileCorianderBergamotPeachRed Berries
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
PepperRoseJasmineLavenderHeliotropeGardeniaNeroliOrange BlossomLiatris
IrisJasmineRose
Base
OakmossFrankincensePatchouliSandalwoodHoneyLeatherBenzoinMuskLabdanumAmber
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| V for Women | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a demanding fragrance that refuses to be background music. The edible sweetness of peach and berries upfront gives way to a serious floral heart, then a darkly resinous drydown.V for Women
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
| V for Women | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $145.00ecosmetics |
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