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    Side by side

    L'Aimant vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'Aimant vs. Shalimar
    L'AimantShalimar
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19271925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerVincent RoubertJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Aimant

    Woody
    Aldehydic
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Yellow Floral

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    JasmineYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumOrchid
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodVanilleTonka BeanVetiverCedarwood
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Aimant vs. Shalimar
    L'AimantShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Aldehydes divide the room, and that's the point. This is powder in the French sense: not dusty, but sun-warmed. Rose and jasmine over wood. If you've ever wanted to know what your grandmother smelled.L'Aimant
    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: L'Aimant vs. Shalimar
    L'AimantShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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