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    Santa Subita vs. Shalimar

    Santa Subita by Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete bottle

    Santa Subita

    Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete
    Eau de Parfum2008
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Santa Subita vs. Shalimar
    Santa SubitaShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20081925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerLouison GrajcarJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Santa Subita

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Earthy

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OrangeBergamotLemon
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    PatchouliSandalwoodCedarwood
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    BenzoinVanilleMuskOakmoss
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Santa Subita vs. Shalimar
    Santa SubitaShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The patchouli isn't a statement. It's the ground the whole thing stands on. Warm woods, yes, but grounded. Santa Subita rewards the wearer who stopped shopping by algorithm and started choosing by.Santa Subita
    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: Santa Subita vs. Shalimar
    Santa SubitaShalimar
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics

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