Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Ambre
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Sherapop |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Ambre
Oriental
Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
BergamotLemonLavenderOrange
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
CloveFrankincenseGeranium
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MuskPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
For those who want amber that doesn't announce itself. This is vanilla done quietly, warm, powdery, built to linger close. No big entrance, no drama. Just the kind of scent people lean in to find.Ambre
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
| Best offer | — | $73.32ecosmetics |
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