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    Habanita vs. Shalimar

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    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Habanita vs. Shalimar
    HabanitaShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19211925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Habanita

    Powdery
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Sweet
    Woody
    Animalic
    Floral

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    HeliotropeOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseJasmineLilac
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    LeatherBenzoinVanillaAmberOakmossMuskCedar
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Habanita vs. Shalimar
    HabanitaShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Powdery. Strong. A little theatrical. That's what makes it work. Habanita doesn't whisper, it shows up fully. If you've ever wanted a fragrance that announces itself without screaming, this is it.Habanita
    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: Habanita vs. Shalimar
    HabanitaShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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