Clandestine Parfum
Guy LarocheEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Clandestine Parfum vs. Shalimar
Is Clandestine Parfum better than Shalimar?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotVanillaIrisJasmineDamask Rose
powderyanimalicamberwoody
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 Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar?
| 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
How do Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar smell?
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
What notes do Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotPlumPineappleApricot
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
HoneyHeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
IrisJasmineRose
Base
MuskCedarVanillaAmberCivetPatchouliBenzoin
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HeliotropeIrisTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask Rose
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
VanillaTonka bean
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Clandestine Parfum or Shalimar?
| Clandestine Parfum | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar?
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
Where to buy Clandestine Parfum and Shalimar
| Clandestine Parfum | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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