Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Oscar
Is Shalimar better than Oscar?
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotIrisJasmineRose
amberwoodybalsamicpowderywarm 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 Oscar?
| Shalimar | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1977 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Jean-Louis Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Oscar smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Oscar
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Oscar share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Orange BlossomPeachGardeniaBasilCorianderBergamotGalbanum
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
CyclamenJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrchidTuberoseLavenderRoseRosemary
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
CloveAmberMyrrhSandalwoodPatchouliOpoponaxVetiverCarnationMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaIrisOrchidCarnationTuberoseLavenderRose
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka bean
Myrrh
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar and Oscar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Oscar?
| Shalimar | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and 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
If you love vintage fragrances, Oscar will feel like finding a dress in your grandmother's closet that fits perfectly. It's a classic floral with an herbal backbone.Oscar
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Oscar
| Shalimar | Oscar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $110.00ecosmetics | $38.95ecosmetics |
| 89ml | — | $28.69fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $22.95fragranceshop |
| 6.7 oz | — | $55.49ecosmetics |
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