Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Zagara
Is Shalimar better than Zagara?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Zagara?
| Shalimar | Zagara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Lorenzo Villoresi |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Zagara smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Zagara
Citrus
White Floral
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Zagara share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
—Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Petitgrain
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Woody NotesNeroli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
NeroliPetitgrain
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Zagara work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Zagara?
| Shalimar | Zagara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Zagara?
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
Some fragrances argue for your attention. Zagara simply holds its ground. It's a transparent study in neroli and petitgrain that stays close to the skin but refuses to disappear.Zagara
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Zagara
| Shalimar | Zagara | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
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