Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Balestra
Shalimar wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Balestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1978 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Balestra
Chypre
Floral
Woody
Animalic
Powdery
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Bergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
RoseJasmineCarnation
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
PatchouliMuskPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Balestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
Built for someone who knows what a proper chypre should be. Powder and animalic warmth are not decorations here, they're the architecture. Bold? Yes. But it earns every bit of it.Balestra
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Balestra | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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