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    Shalimar vs. Classique Parfum

    Very similar
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    Classique Parfum rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar vs. Classique Parfum
    ShalimarClassique Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched19251993
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJacques GuerlainJacques Cavallier Belletrud
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Classique Parfum

    Vanilla
    Floral
    Powdery
    Amber
    Sweet
    Woody
    Rose
    Rum

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlossoms
    Orange BlossomStar AniseMandarin OrangePearBulgarian Rose
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    IrisYlang-YlangGingerPlum
    Base
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
    MuskVanilla OrchidAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar vs. Classique Parfum
    ShalimarClassique Parfum
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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
    Classique Parfum is Jean Paul Gaultier at his most provocative. Vanilla and Amber create a warm, enveloping embrace that lingers like a whispered secret.Classique Parfum

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shalimar vs. Classique Parfum
    ShalimarClassique Parfum
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics

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