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    Side by side

    Chypre d'Orient vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chypre d'Orient vs. Shalimar
    Chypre d'OrientShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20071925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chypre d'Orient

    Citrus
    Earthy
    Floral
    Woody
    Green
    Mossy
    Powdery
    Aromatic

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GalbanumBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    OsmanthusIrisJasmineRose
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliAmberMusk
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chypre d'Orient vs. Shalimar
    Chypre d'OrientShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bold and unapologetic. This is the chypre for someone who wants a fragrance that knows exactly what it is. Discontinued and harder to find now, but that makes finding it even better.Chypre d'Orient
    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: Chypre d'Orient vs. Shalimar
    Chypre d'OrientShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.