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    Kismet vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Kismet by Lubin bottle

    Kismet

    Lubin
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Strikingly similar
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    Is Kismet better than Shalimar Philtre de Parfum?

    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum rates higher with the community, while Kismet wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    BergamotPatchouliLemonRose
    ambercitrusbalsamicvanillasweetaromaticfresh spicy

    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 Kismet and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum?

    Key facts: Kismet vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
    KismetShalimar Philtre de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20162020
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThomas FontaineThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    How do Kismet and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum smell?

    Kismet

    Amber
    Citrus
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Sweet
    Patchouli
    Aromatic

    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Citrus
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Iris
    Amber
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Kismet and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum share?

    Top
    BergamotLemonPetitgrain
    LemonBergamotLavender
    Heart
    PatchouliRose de MaiRose
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    OpoponaxBourbon VanillaLabdanum
    VanillaTolu BalsamPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Citric Notes
    BergamotLemonPetitgrain
    LemonBergamot
    Floral Notes
    Rose
    IrisJasmineLavenderRose
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli

    Where they fit

    When and where do Kismet and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Kismet or Shalimar Philtre de Parfum?

    Community verdict: Kismet vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
    KismetShalimar Philtre de Parfum
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Kismet and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum?

    Sweet and powdery reads like a dare in some circles. Here it earns its keep. The rose doesn't float, it lands. The vanilla doesn't scream, it lingers.Kismet
    This is Shalimar for someone who wants the legend without the vintage drama. Citrus opens sharp, but the iris takes over, powdery, romantic, almost nostalgic.Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

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