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    Rose Damascena vs. Shalimar Millésime Tonka

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rose Damascena vs. Shalimar Millésime Tonka
    Rose DamascenaShalimar Millésime Tonka
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerEmna DoghriThierry Wasser, Delphine Jelk
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rose Damascena

    Rose
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Musky
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Floral
    Woody

    Shalimar Millésime Tonka

    Vanilla
    Sweet Almond
    Powdery Iris
    Amber
    Tonka Bean
    Gourmand

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Citruses
    Bitter AlmondBergamot
    Heart
    RoseRaspberryPistachioGinger
    IrisRose.Jasmine"
    Base
    VanillaMusk
    Tonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rose Damascena vs. Shalimar Millésime Tonka
    Rose DamascenaShalimar Millésime Tonka
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The rose doesn't wait to be noticed. It arrives sweet, fruity, and warm, grounded by vanilla that holds its ground. Pistachio and ginger give it unexpected dimension.Rose Damascena
    Tonka leads here, not a support act, the main event. If vanilla burned you before, this Guerlain version makes things right. Powdery iris keeps it grounded, stops it becoming dessert.Shalimar Millésime Tonka