Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Affection
Is Shalimar better than Affection?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Bergamot
amberwarm spicyanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shalimar and Affection?
| Shalimar | Affection | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Claude Dir |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Affection smell?
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
What notes do Shalimar and Affection share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Mandarin OrangePeachBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
White PeonyOsmanthusCyclamenChili
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
AmberMahoganyPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
White PeonyOsmanthusCyclamen
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Affection work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Affection?
| Shalimar | Affection | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Affection?
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
Where to buy Shalimar and Affection
| Shalimar | Affection | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
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