Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Cuir de Russie
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1977 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Yuri Gutsatz |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Cuir de Russie
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Leather
Amber
Fresh
Citrus
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
AldehydesLimePetitgrainLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Violet LeafStyraxYlang-YlangCedar
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
LeatherOakmossPatchouliCade OilVetiverLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 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
It doesn't announce itself. The aldehydes catch you off-guard, bright, almost soapy, then everything goes soft. Violet leaf and leather exist in the same sentence without competing.Cuir de Russie
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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