Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. You’re the Fire
Is Shalimar better than You’re the Fire?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Shared notes
VanillaBergamotJasmineRose
powdery
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 You’re the Fire?
| Shalimar | You’re the Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 1925 | 1973 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar and You’re the Fire smell?
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
You’re the Fire
Oriental
Spicy
Synthetic
Powdery
Leathery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar and You’re the Fire share?
Top
BergamotBlossoms
BergamotCloveLavenderNutmeg
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
JasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
CedarwoodPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar or You’re the Fire?
| Shalimar | You’re the Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar and You’re the Fire?
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
Some fragrances play it safe. You're the Fire, a 1973 Yardley parfum, doesn't. That synthetic oriental edge hits differently now, clove-forward, powdery, unapologetic.You’re the Fire
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar and You’re the Fire
| Shalimar | You’re the Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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