Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Gold Issime
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Gold Issime | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Gold Issime
Powdery
Aldehydic
White Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Yellow Floral
Violet
Soapy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Aldehydes
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Ylang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseViolet
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Rice powderPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Gold Issime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 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
It's aldehydic without being intimidating, somewhere between a fresh soapy morning and something you actually want to wear at night. The rice powder note isn't typical, and it shouldn't work.Gold Issime
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Gold Issime | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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