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    Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Empire des Indes

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    Shalimar Eau de Parfum wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Empire des Indes
    Shalimar Eau de ParfumEmpire des Indes
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched19861886
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar Eau de Parfum

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Leather

    Empire des Indes

    Amber
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Floral
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotFloral Notes
    GingerMusk
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    Tolu BalsamHeliotropeIncense
    Base
    VanillaBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
    OpoponaxBenzoinTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs. Empire des Indes
    Shalimar Eau de ParfumEmpire des Indes
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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
    Not a quiet fragrance. The nag champa and tolu balsam sit close, work the room. If you've ever caught a whiff of something on someone and thought 'what is that', that's the energy. Strong, yes.Empire des Indes