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    Contre Culture vs. Shalimar

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Contre Culture vs. Shalimar
    Contre CultureShalimar
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20251925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerYaroslav SimonovJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Contre Culture

    Woody
    Rose
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris
    Powdery

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MezcalMetallic NotesChili PepperCitron
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    RosePomegranateLeatherHyrax
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    SandalwoodIrisGunpowderGuaiac Wood
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Contre Culture vs. Shalimar
    Contre CultureShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Yaroslav Simonov has crafted something that refuses to behave. Contre Culture is confrontational, industrial, and deliberately uncomfortable. If you are looking for polite, look elsewhere.Contre Culture
    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: Contre Culture vs. Shalimar
    Contre CultureShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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