Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Scent of Fail 3
Is Shalimar better than Scent of Fail 3?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasmineTonka beanRose
woodybalsamicvanillawarm spicy
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 Scent of Fail 3?
| Shalimar | Scent of Fail 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Miguel Matos |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Scent of Fail 3 smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Scent of Fail 3
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Cherry
Almond
Coffee
Caramel
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Scent of Fail 3 share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
CoffeeAldehydesAlmondBlack CherryLemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
ChocolateCaramelRoseJasmineCotton FlowerAmberAnimalic NotesGalaxolide
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
CastoreumCivetMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCoumarinTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Scent of Fail 3?
| Shalimar | Scent of Fail 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Scent of Fail 3?
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
Twenty-five bottles exist. Scent of Fail 3 was never meant to be a fragrance, it was Miguel Matos's bin of broken experiments, the ones that didn't work, until they did.Scent of Fail 3
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Scent of Fail 3
| Shalimar | Scent of Fail 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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