Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. L'Air du Temps
Is Shalimar better than L'Air du Temps?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotIrisJasmineRose
woodypowderywarm 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 L'Air du Temps?
| Shalimar | L'Air du Temps | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1948 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Francis Fabron |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and L'Air du Temps smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
L'Air du Temps
Warm Spicy
Floral
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Aromatic
Iris
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and L'Air du Temps share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachRosewoodSpicy Notes
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
CarnationLilyGardeniaIrisJasmineRoseOrchidVioletYlang-YlangClove
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
SandalwoodCedarBenzoinCedarwoodAmbergrisMuskOakmossMossVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
CarnationLilyGardeniaIrisJasmineRoseOrchidVioletYlang-Ylang
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotNeroli
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka bean
Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and L'Air du Temps work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or L'Air du Temps?
| Shalimar | L'Air du Temps | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and L'Air du Temps?
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
Postwar Paris in a bottle, aldehydic sparkle giving way to spiced carnation and powdery warmth. Either the opening pulls you into its vintage embrace or you wait for the roses to arrive.L'Air du Temps
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and L'Air du Temps
| Shalimar | L'Air du Temps | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 30 ml | $110.00ecosmetics · 1 oz | $29.39fragrancenet · 30ml |
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