Le Jardin
Max FactorEau de Toilette1982
Side by side
Le Jardin vs. Shalimar
Is Le Jardin better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotRoseJasmine
woodypowderyanimalic
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 Le Jardin and Shalimar?
| Le Jardin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1982 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Le Jardin and Shalimar smell?
Le Jardin
White Floral
Green
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Musky
Fresh
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Le Jardin and Shalimar share?
Top
MintTarragonBergamot
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
Orris RootCyclamenRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyMagnolia
IrisJasmineRose
Base
AmberCedarOakmossSandalwoodCivetMusk
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily of the ValleyMagnolia
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Le Jardin and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Le Jardin or Shalimar?
| Le Jardin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Le Jardin and Shalimar?
Le Jardin is a genuine artifact from 1982, not a nostalgic reinterpretation. The mint and green notes feel surprisingly modern, and the jasmine-heavy heart is substantial enough to demand attention.Le Jardin
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
Where to buy Le Jardin and Shalimar
| Le Jardin | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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