Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Authentic Maroussia
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Authentic Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1925 | 1996 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Authentic Maroussia
Woody
Aromatic
Mossy
Yellow Floral
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Green
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Coriander
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Narcissus
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
CedarAmberOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Authentic Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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 vintage Russian theatrical in a bottle, built for someone who walks in and doesn't need the room to notice. The synthetic undertone isn't a flaw; it's the stage floor beneath the red curtains.Authentic Maroussia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Authentic Maroussia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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