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    Side by side

    Shy 腹语之术 vs. Shalimar L'Essence

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Shy 腹语之术 projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shy 腹语之术 vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Shy 腹语之术Shalimar L'Essence
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20212018
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerNanako OgiDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shy 腹语之术

    Amber
    Oud
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Shalimar L'Essence

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper BerryMintTangerine
    BergamotAlmondIncense
    Heart
    AcaciaCyclamenMoss
    IrisAmberMyrrhRose
    Base
    PatchouliSea SaltVetiver
    Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shy 腹语之术 vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Shy 腹语之术Shalimar L'Essence
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Shy is not actually shy. That mint juniper opening hits with confidence before the softer heart reveals itself. The sea salt in the base is the real surprise here, giving it an unexpected coastal.Shy 腹语之术
    This is not your grandmother's Shalimar. L'Essence takes the classic in a more abstract direction with incense and almond leading the charge. The vanilla is still there but draped in smoke and iris.Shalimar L'Essence