Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Pompeia
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1925 | 1907 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Jacques Rouche, Georges Darzens |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Pompeia
Aromatic
Rose
Iris
Patchouli
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
GeraniumLavenderLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
IrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Patchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
The vintage chypre structure. Built in 1907, it carries that jasmine-lavender tension that either convinces you or doesn't. Formal in construction, but with a conviction underneath.Pompeia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Pompeia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $13.29fragrancenet |
| 8.5 oz | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
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