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    Rosa Ataraxis II vs. Shalimar L'Essence

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rosa Ataraxis II vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Rosa Ataraxis IIShalimar L'Essence
    ConcentrationParfum ExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20242018
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerAdill AliDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rosa Ataraxis II

    Citrus
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Cacao
    Floral
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Shalimar L'Essence

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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