Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Magie Noire Parfum
Magie Noire Parfum rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Magie Noire Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1978 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Gerard Goupy |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Magie Noire Parfum
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Amber
Earthy
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
GalbanumBlackcurrantCinnamonHyacinthBulgarian RoseRaspberryBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
HoneyNarcissusCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
OakmossSpicesCivetPatchouliIncenseMyrrhAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Magie Noire Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| 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
Magie Noire is for those who want a fragrance that announces itself without apology. The galbanum-blackcurrant opening is confrontational; the myrrh-incense drydown is a slow burn.Magie Noire Parfum
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Magie Noire Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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