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    Side by side

    Shalimar vs. Le Jardin

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar vs. Le Jardin
    ShalimarLe Jardin
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19251982
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJacques Guerlain—
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlossoms
    MintTarragonBergamot
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    Orris RootCyclamenRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyMagnolia
    Base
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
    AmberCedarOakmossSandalwoodCivetMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar vs. Le Jardin
    ShalimarLe Jardin
    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
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shalimar vs. Le Jardin
    ShalimarLe Jardin
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics—
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics—

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