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    Side by side

    Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Ambre Antique

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar Eau de Parfum wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Ambre Antique
    Shalimar Eau de ParfumAmbre Antique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19862025
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques GuerlainNicolas Vu
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar Eau de Parfum

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Leather

    Ambre Antique

    White Floral
    Iris
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Rose
    Floral
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotFloral Notes
    Bergamot
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    Orris RootJasmineOrange BlossomRose
    Base
    VanillaBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
    AmbergrisVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Ambre Antique
    Shalimar Eau de ParfumAmbre Antique
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Shalimar is not a wallflower. That bergamot opening grabs attention fast, and the floral heart has genuine presence. If jasmine hits you hard, ease into it.Shalimar Eau de Parfum
    This isn't another amber added to the pile, it IS the pile. 1905's answer to the question, and still the reference. The orris and floral absolutes lift it into something refined rather than heavy.Ambre Antique