Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Paradise
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1989 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | David Botello |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Paradise
Amber
Woody
Citrus
Smoky
Balsamic
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Mandarin OrangeBergamotPomegranate
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
HoneysuckleAfrican Orange Flower
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
IncenseAmberPatchouliCedarwoodVanille
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 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
This is the contradiction you didn't know you wanted: sweet honeysuckle threaded with smoke. Oriental warmth that stays close to the skin instead of announcing itself.Paradise
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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