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    Shalimar vs. Affection

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    Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar vs. Affection
    ShalimarAffection
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19252006
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJacques GuerlainClaude Dir
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Affection

    Amber
    Floral
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh
    Fruity
    Rose
    Musky
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlossoms
    Mandarin OrangePeachBergamotPink Pepper
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    White PeonyOsmanthusCyclamenChili
    Base
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
    AmberMahoganyPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar vs. Affection
    ShalimarAffection
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    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
    Affection genuinely reads as soft, sweet, and approachable. It's not trying to command attention, and that restraint is part of its appeal. The warmth of the osmanthus combined with the peony heart.Affection

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shalimar vs. Affection
    ShalimarAffection
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics—
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics—

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