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    Ballerina No 3 vs. Shalimar L'Essence

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    Is Ballerina No 3 better than Shalimar L'Essence?

    Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Black RoseVanilla
    ambervanillapowderymusky

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Ballerina No 3 and Shalimar L'Essence?

    Key facts: Ballerina No 3 vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Ballerina No 3Shalimar L'Essence
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152018
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDelphine Lebeau-KrowiakjDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Ballerina No 3 and Shalimar L'Essence smell?

    Ballerina No 3

    Rose
    Woody
    Floral
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Shalimar L'Essence

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Ballerina No 3 and Shalimar L'Essence share?

    Top
    Black PepperFuchsiaPink Pepper
    BergamotAlmondIncense
    Heart
    Black RoseViolet Leaf
    IrisAmberMyrrhRose
    Base
    OudVanillaCashmeranPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodCedar
    Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Oriental Notes
    Vanilla
    Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinMyrrh
    Floral Notes
    Black Rose
    IrisRose
    Amber
    Cashmeran
    Amber
    Animalic Notes
    Ambergris
    Leather

    Where they fit

    When and where do Ballerina No 3 and Shalimar L'Essence work?

    Spring
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Ballerina No 3 or Shalimar L'Essence?

    Community verdict: Ballerina No 3 vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Ballerina No 3Shalimar L'Essence
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Ballerina No 3 and Shalimar L'Essence?

    This one doesn't whisper. The pepper kick lands first, no apology, and the oud brings the warmth without the weight. It's a rose with actual personality.Ballerina No 3
    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

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    About Ballerina No 3 vs. Shalimar L'Essence.