Philippine Houseboy
Etat Libre d'OrangeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Philippine Houseboy vs. Eau de Shalimar
Is Philippine Houseboy better than Eau de Shalimar?
Philippine Houseboy wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Jasmine
citrusfresh spicysweet
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 Philippine Houseboy and Eau de Shalimar?
| Philippine Houseboy | Eau de Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Ralf Schwieger | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Philippine Houseboy and Eau de Shalimar smell?
Philippine Houseboy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Coconut
Green
Cinnamon
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Eau de Shalimar
Citrus
Powdery
Amber
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Iris
Sweet
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Philippine Houseboy and Eau de Shalimar share?
Top
GingerLemonCoriander
LimeBergamotOrange
Heart
RiceCardamomJasmine
JasmineRose
Base
AmberTonka BeanLeather
VanillaResinous NotesIris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Philippine Houseboy or Eau de Shalimar?
| Philippine Houseboy | Eau de Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Philippine Houseboy and Eau de Shalimar?
The rice note either intrigues you or makes you reach for the reviews. That's the test. Coconut, jasmine, and cardamom support it, warm without tipping into dessert.Philippine Houseboy
Shalimar's reputation precedes it, and this interpretation earns every bit of it. The powdery iris-vanilla drydown is the hook, the part people stop to ask about.Eau de Shalimar
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