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    Side by side

    Magie Noire Parfum vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Magie Noire Parfum rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Magie Noire Parfum vs. Shalimar
    Magie Noire ParfumShalimar
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19781925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerGerard GoupyJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Magie Noire Parfum

    Woody
    Green
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumBlackcurrantCinnamonHyacinthBulgarian RoseRaspberryBergamot
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    HoneyNarcissusCedarOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineLily of the Valley
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    OakmossSpicesCivetPatchouliIncenseMyrrhAmberVetiverSandalwoodMusk
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Magie Noire Parfum vs. Shalimar
    Magie Noire ParfumShalimar
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Magie Noire is for those who want a fragrance that announces itself without apology. The galbanum-blackcurrant opening is confrontational; the myrrh-incense drydown is a slow burn.Magie Noire 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

    Best price by size: Magie Noire Parfum vs. Shalimar
    Magie Noire ParfumShalimar
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics

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