Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Clandestine Parfum
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
AldehydesBergamotPlumPineappleApricot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
HoneyHeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MuskCedarVanillaAmberCivetPatchouliBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Clandestine Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Clandestine Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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