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    Kismet vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Kismet by Lubin bottle

    Kismet

    Lubin
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

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

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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