Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Secret Joly
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Secret Joly | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1920 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Secret Joly
White Floral
Musky
Balsamic
Amber
Green
Floral
Animalic
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Hyacinth
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
GardeniaTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
HoneyBenzoinPeru BalsamTonkin MuskCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Secret Joly | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The jasmine-civet pairing isn't subtle, and it isn't trying to be. This is powdery warmth that asks whether you've actually smelled perfume before, and means it as a compliment.Secret Joly
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Secret Joly | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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