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    Side by side

    Ambre vs. Shalimar

    Ambre by Molinard bottle

    Ambre

    Molinard
    Eau de Toilette1993
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ambre vs. Shalimar
    AmbreShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19931925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerSherapopJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ambre

    Oriental
    Spicy
    Sweet
    Woody
    Smoky

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonLavenderOrange
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    CloveFrankincenseGeranium
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    MuskPatchouliVanilla
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre vs. Shalimar
    AmbreShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those who want amber that doesn't announce itself. This is vanilla done quietly, warm, powdery, built to linger close. No big entrance, no drama. Just the kind of scent people lean in to find.Ambre
    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: Ambre vs. Shalimar
    AmbreShalimar
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics
    Best offer$73.32ecosmetics

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