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    Side by side

    Transfixed vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Transfixed vs. Shalimar
    TransfixedShalimar
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20211925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Transfixed

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Tobacco
    Yellow Floral
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Floral
    Green

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red poppyCoca Blossom
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    Ylang-Ylang
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    Black VanillaTobaccoPowdery Notes
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Transfixed vs. Shalimar
    TransfixedShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The green, narcotic floral opening catches people off guard. Then tobacco and vanilla step in, turning sweet and powdery into something that actually means something. Transfixed is the one.Transfixed
    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: Transfixed vs. Shalimar
    TransfixedShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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