St. Valentine
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Side by side
St. Valentine vs. Shalimar
Is St. Valentine better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteBergamotVanilla Absolute
powderywarm spicyvanilla
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 St. Valentine and Shalimar?
| St. Valentine | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dawn Spencer Hurwitz | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do St. Valentine and Shalimar smell?
St. Valentine
Sweet
Violet
Powdery
Chocolate
Rose
Floral
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do St. Valentine and Shalimar share?
Top
BergamotCandied violetNutmeg
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteRaspberryRosa centifolia absolute
IrisJasmineRose
Base
AmberBourbon VanillaDark ChocolateFrench VanillaVanilla Absolute
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, St. Valentine or Shalimar?
| St. Valentine | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about St. Valentine and Shalimar?
St. Valentine feels romantic without resorting to sugar. The amber and vanilla give it weight, while the dark chocolate adds unexpected richness. It is sophisticated, warm, and well-suited to someone.St. Valentine
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
Where to buy St. Valentine and Shalimar
| St. Valentine | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $145.00ecosmetics |
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