Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Belle en Rykiel
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Belle en Rykiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Jean-Pierre Bethouart |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Belle en Rykiel
Amber
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Woody
Powdery
Smoky
Coffee
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
LavenderMandarin OrangeRed Currant
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
CoffeeIncenseHeliotrope
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
AmberVanillaPatchouliMahogany
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Belle en Rykiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
This fragrance occupies a specific space for those who appreciate warm, oriental scents but want something with more dimension than straightforward sweet compositions.Belle en Rykiel
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Belle en Rykiel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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