Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Clandestine Parfum
Is Shalimar better than Clandestine Parfum?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaBergamotIrisJasmineRose
amberwoodypowderyanimalic
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 Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum?
| Shalimar | Clandestine Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1986 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Daniel Molière |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Clandestine Parfum
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
White Floral
Powdery
Honey
Animalic
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
AldehydesBergamotPlumPineappleApricot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
HoneyHeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MuskCedarVanillaAmberCivetPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
HeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka bean
VanillaBenzoin
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Clandestine Parfum?
| Shalimar | Clandestine Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum?
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
This is not a safe choice, and that is precisely the point. With 20+ heart notes, it reads as ambitious and layered, demanding attention and rewarding patience.Clandestine Parfum
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Clandestine Parfum
| Shalimar | Clandestine Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
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