Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Originale
Is Shalimar better than Originale?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
ambercitrusvanillapowdery
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 Originale?
| Shalimar | Originale | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1990 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and Originale smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Originale
Floral
White Floral
Citrus
Powdery
Green
Musky
Sweet
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and Originale share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
Mandarin OrangeLemonMignonette
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MuskAmberVanille
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or Originale?
| Shalimar | Originale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and Originale?
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
Originale doesn't hedge. It commits. Some will find it old Hollywood glamour; others may feel it's too much. But that boldness, the animalic richness, the powdery warmth.Originale
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and Originale
| Shalimar | Originale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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