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    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum vs. Mothers’ Instinct

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    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar Philtre de Parfum vs. Mothers’ Instinct
    Shalimar Philtre de ParfumMothers’ Instinct
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202025
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerThierry WasserFrancesco Perini
    Best seasonWinterSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Citrus
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Iris
    Amber
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy

    Mothers’ Instinct

    Powdery
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Musky
    Floral
    Lactonic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamotLavender
    Orange BlossomAmbrette SeedJasmineVioletMilk
    Heart
    IrisJasmineRose
    Yellow FruitsHeliotropeWhite MuskCoconut
    Base
    VanillaTolu BalsamPatchouli
    SandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisCedarwoodVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar Philtre de Parfum vs. Mothers’ Instinct
    Shalimar Philtre de ParfumMothers’ Instinct
    Score4.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is Shalimar for someone who wants the legend without the vintage drama. Citrus opens sharp, but the iris takes over, powdery, romantic, almost nostalgic.Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
    Some scents perform. This one holds you. A warm embrace without a performance. The milk and vanilla combination has a way of making people lean in rather than pull away.Mothers’ Instinct