Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Esprit d’Oscar
Is Shalimar better than Esprit d’Oscar?
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
IrisJasmineTonka bean
ambercitrusvanillapowdery
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 Esprit d’Oscar?
| Shalimar | Esprit d’Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Esprit d’Oscar smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Esprit d’Oscar
Powdery
Citrus
White Floral
Violet
Vanilla
Musky
Iris
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Esprit d’Oscar share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
CitronLemon.Lemon
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Orange BlossomJasmine"JasmineIrisVioletTuberose
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
HeliotropeMuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
HeliotropeOrange BlossomJasmine"JasmineIrisVioletTuberose
Citric Notes
Bergamot
CitronLemon.Lemon
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Esprit d’Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Esprit d’Oscar?
| Shalimar | Esprit d’Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Esprit d’Oscar?
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
Powdery without apology. If you've ever wanted a fragrance that smells like someone's favorite cashmere, this is it. Not loud. Not trying. Just there, reliably, for hours. Some will find that boring.Esprit d’Oscar
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Esprit d’Oscar
| Shalimar | Esprit d’Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | — |
| Best offer | — | $75.50ecosmetics |
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