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    Shalimar L'Essence vs. Rosa Ataraxis II

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar L'Essence peaks in winter, while Rosa Ataraxis II belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar L'Essence vs. Rosa Ataraxis II
    Shalimar L'EssenceRosa Ataraxis II
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum Extrait
    Launched20182024
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerDelphine JelkAdill Ali
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar L'Essence

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Violet

    Rosa Ataraxis II

    Citrus
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Cacao
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAlmondIncense
    —
    Heart
    IrisAmberMyrrhRose
    Red roseWhite RoseCitrusesIncenseHinoki WoodSudachi citrusSaffronHoneyOmani Red RoseOmani RoseShiikuwashaHinoki CypressRed champacaChocolate
    Base
    Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
    SandalwoodAustralian Rose MyrtleAmbergrisCacao Pod

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar L'Essence vs. Rosa Ataraxis II
    Shalimar L'EssenceRosa Ataraxis II
    Score4.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not your grandmother's Shalimar. L'Essence takes the classic in a more abstract direction with incense and almond leading the charge. The vanilla is still there but draped in smoke and iris.Shalimar L'Essence
    This isn't a crowd-pleaser in disguise. The multiple rose soliflore structure, crystalline up top, warm and smoky below, reads more like a study than a signature scent.Rosa Ataraxis II