Shalimar
GuerlainEau de Parfum1925
Side by side
Shalimar vs. Opium (1977)
Opium (1977) rates higher with the community, while Shalimar wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1977 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Jean Amic |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Opium (1977)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Smoky
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlossoms
BergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderBlack PepperPlum
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
CarnationCinnamonOrris RootPatchouliPeachSandalwoodLily of the ValleyRose
Base
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
MyrrhFrankincenseBenzoinVanillaCoconutVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Opium polarizes for good reason. It smells like nothing modern, clinging to vintage lovers and terrifying everyone else. The clove and carnation heart is gorgeous if you can handle the initial.Opium (1977)
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shalimar | Opium (1977) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.79fragrancenet |
| ≈ 50 ml | $120.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz | $106.08ecosmetics · 1.7 oz |
| 3 oz | $145.00ecosmetics | $172.04ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $99.39fragrancenet |
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