Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Russian Present Red
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Russian Present Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1925 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Russian Present Red
Citrus
Vanilla
Fruity
Musky
Powdery
Sweet
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantCassia BourbonBergamot
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
ApricotRoseJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Russian Present Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 2-4 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
A solid winter fragrance that nails the citrus-to-warm transition without trying too hard. The cinnamon in the opening is a nice touch, and the vanilla drydown keeps it cozy without being cloying.Russian Present Red
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Russian Present Red | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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