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    Cyclades vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cyclades vs. Shalimar
    CycladesShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20081925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cyclades

    Floral
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotNeroli
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    JasmineNerium Oleander
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    White MuskVanilla
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cyclades vs. Shalimar
    CycladesShalimar
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cyclades doesn't compete for attention. It arrives beside you, neroli brightness yielding to jasmine warmth, vanilla settling close. The 3-4 hour arc is intimate, not commanding. That's the point.Cyclades
    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: Cyclades vs. Shalimar
    CycladesShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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