Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Vanille Patchouli
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Vanille Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1925 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Vanille Patchouli
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Patchouli
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
SaffronNutmegMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
PralineJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Bourbon VanillaMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Vanille Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
If you want a vanilla that does not shy away from the dark side, this delivers. The patchouli keeps the sweetness honest, and the praline note feels less dessert, more sophisticated indulgence.Vanille Patchouli
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Vanille Patchouli | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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