Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Vanille CollectOR
Vanille CollectOR rates higher with the community, while Shalimar wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Vanille CollectOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1925 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Vanille CollectOR
Vanilla
Powdery
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
—Heart
IrisJasmineRose
—Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Bourbon Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Vanille CollectOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
No top notes, no base notes, just Bourbon Vanilla doing its thing. It sounds like a gimmick, but it works. The simplicity is the point. Some will call it boring; others will find it endlessly.Vanille CollectOR
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Vanille CollectOR | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $120.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | — |
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