Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Secret Joly
Is Shalimar better than Secret Joly?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
amberwoodybalsamicanimalic
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 Secret Joly?
| 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
How do Shalimar and Secret Joly smell?
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
What notes do Shalimar and Secret Joly share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Hyacinth
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
GardeniaTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
HoneyBenzoinPeru BalsamTonkin MuskCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
HyacinthGardeniaTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka bean
Benzoin
Balsamic Notes
Balsamic notes
Peru Balsam
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Secret Joly work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Secret Joly?
| Shalimar | Secret Joly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Secret Joly?
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
Where to buy Shalimar and Secret Joly
| Shalimar | Secret Joly | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
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