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    Private Room vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Private Room vs. Shalimar
    Private RoomShalimar
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20111925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Private Room

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Caramel
    White Floral
    Amber
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Musky

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Peach NectarDried PlumNeroli
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    CaramelRoseJasmineWhite Flowers
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Private Room vs. Shalimar
    Private RoomShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The gourmand sweetness is the whole point. If you want a quiet floral, keep walking. But if you want a fragrance that wraps around you and doesn't let go for hours, this is the one worth trying.Private Room
    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

    Best price by size: Private Room vs. Shalimar
    Private RoomShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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