Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
Guerlain2010
Side by side
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille vs. Ambre Vanille
Is Shalimar Ode a la Vanille better than Ambre Vanille?
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shalimar Ode a la Vanille and Ambre Vanille?
| Shalimar Ode a la Vanille | Ambre Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | — |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar Ode a la Vanille and Ambre Vanille smell?
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
No accord data yet.
Ambre Vanille
Vanilla
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar Ode a la Vanille and Ambre Vanille share?
Top—
ThymeCoriander
Heart—
GeraniumJasmine
Base—
AmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar Ode a la Vanille and Ambre Vanille work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar Ode a la Vanille or Ambre Vanille?
| Shalimar Ode a la Vanille | Ambre Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar Ode a la Vanille and Ambre Vanille?
Vanilla done the Guerlain way, boozy, resinous, warm. No marshmallow. No sweetness for its own sake. If you've wanted to love Shalimar but found it too smoky.Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
This is not a generic vanilla. The smoky thread running through it keeps everything honest, no cloying sweetness, no flat warmth. It smells like someone who knows what they want and doesn't need to.Ambre Vanille
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