Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Cyclades
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Cyclades | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Cyclades
Floral
Citrus
Vanilla
White Floral
Sweet
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
BergamotNeroli
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
JasmineNerium Oleander
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
White MuskVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Cyclades | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| 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
Cyclades doesn't compete for attention. It arrives beside you, neroli brightness yielding to jasmine warmth, vanilla settling close. The 3-4 hour arc is intimate, not commanding. That's the point.Cyclades
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Cyclades | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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