Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Trueste
Is Shalimar better than Trueste?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
JasmineRose
amberwoodypowderywarm 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 Trueste?
| Shalimar | Trueste | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1925 | 1995 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Trueste smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Trueste
Fruity
Woody
Rose
Amber
White Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Trueste share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Plum
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
RoseJasmine
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
AmberSandalwoodCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Trueste?
| Shalimar | Trueste | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Trueste?
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 is a perfume that knows exactly what it wants to be. The fruity opening is impeccably fresh, the floral heart is substantial without being garish, and the woody-aquatic drydown has surprising.Trueste
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Trueste
| Shalimar | Trueste | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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