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    Side by side

    Vanille Patchouli vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanille Patchouli vs. Shalimar
    Vanille PatchouliShalimar
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20171925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanille Patchouli

    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Yellow Floral

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronNutmegMandarin OrangePink Pepper
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    PralineJasmineYlang-Ylang
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaMuskPatchouliSandalwood
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanille Patchouli vs. Shalimar
    Vanille PatchouliShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want a vanilla that does not shy away from the dark side, this delivers. The patchouli keeps the sweetness honest, and the praline note feels less dessert, more sophisticated indulgence.Vanille Patchouli
    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: Vanille Patchouli vs. Shalimar
    Vanille PatchouliShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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