Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Le Jardin
Is Shalimar better than Le Jardin?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotJasmineRose
woodypowderyanimalic
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 Le Jardin?
| Shalimar | Le Jardin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1982 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Le Jardin smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Le Jardin
White Floral
Green
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Musky
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Le Jardin share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
MintTarragonBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Orris RootCyclamenRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyMagnolia
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
AmberCedarOakmossSandalwoodCivetMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
CyclamenRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyMagnolia
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Le Jardin work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Le Jardin?
| Shalimar | Le Jardin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Le Jardin?
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
Le Jardin is a genuine artifact from 1982, not a nostalgic reinterpretation. The mint and green notes feel surprisingly modern, and the jasmine-heavy heart is substantial enough to demand attention.Le Jardin
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Le Jardin
| Shalimar | Le Jardin | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
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