Sublime Vanille
CreedEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Sublime Vanille vs. Shalimar Cologne
Is Sublime Vanille better than Shalimar Cologne?
Sublime Vanille peaks in winter, while Shalimar Cologne belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
JasmineMuskBergamot
vanillacitrusaromaticpowdery
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 Sublime Vanille and Shalimar Cologne?
| Sublime Vanille | Shalimar Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Cologne |
| Launched | 2009 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Sublime Vanille and Shalimar Cologne smell?
Sublime Vanille
Vanilla
Citrus
Aromatic
Powdery
Sweet
Musky
Amber
Shalimar Cologne
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sublime Vanille and Shalimar Cologne share?
Top
Sumatra lemonBergamot
BergamotLemonCalabrian grapefruitLime
Heart
Jasmine
FreesiaRoseJasmine
Base
Musk
VanillaOrris RootWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemonCalabrian grapefruitLime
Floral Notes
Jasmine
FreesiaOrris RootRoseJasmine
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Sublime Vanille and Shalimar Cologne work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sublime Vanille or Shalimar Cologne?
| Sublime Vanille | Shalimar Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sublime Vanille and Shalimar Cologne?
This is Creed going quiet. Sublime Vanille trades the house's signature projection for something skin-close and universally wearable. Olivier Creed designed it for anyone, anywhere.Sublime Vanille
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one arrives like someone who doesn't need to. The citrus is bright, the vanilla-iris base is unmistakably Shalimar, but softer, more like a quiet exhale. That's the point.Shalimar Cologne
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