Clandestine Parfum
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Clandestine Parfum vs. Shalimar
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Clandestine Parfum | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Daniel Molière | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Clandestine Parfum
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
White Floral
Powdery
Honey
Animalic
Amber
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotPlumPineappleApricot
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
HoneyHeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
IrisJasmineRose
Base
MuskCedarVanillaAmberCivetPatchouliBenzoin
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Clandestine Parfum | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a safe choice, and that is precisely the point. With 20+ heart notes, it reads as ambitious and layered, demanding attention and rewarding patience.Clandestine Parfum
Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Clandestine Parfum | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3 oz | — | $145.00ecosmetics |
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