L'Air du Temps
Nina RicciEau de Parfum1948
Side by side
L'Air du Temps vs. Shalimar
Is L'Air du Temps better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotIrisJasmineRose
warm spicywoodypowdery
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 L'Air du Temps and Shalimar?
| L'Air du Temps | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1948 | 1925 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Fabron | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do L'Air du Temps and Shalimar smell?
L'Air du Temps
Warm Spicy
Floral
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Aromatic
Iris
Earthy
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'Air du Temps and Shalimar share?
Top
BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachRosewoodSpicy Notes
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
CarnationLilyGardeniaIrisJasmineRoseOrchidVioletYlang-YlangClove
IrisJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodCedarBenzoinCedarwoodAmbergrisMuskOakmossMossVetiverAmber
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationLilyGardeniaIrisJasmineRoseOrchidVioletYlang-Ylang
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
VanillaTonka bean
Where they fit
When and where do L'Air du Temps and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'Air du Temps or Shalimar?
| L'Air du Temps | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'Air du Temps and Shalimar?
Postwar Paris in a bottle, aldehydic sparkle giving way to spiced carnation and powdery warmth. Either the opening pulls you into its vintage embrace or you wait for the roses to arrive.L'Air du Temps
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 L'Air du Temps and Shalimar
| L'Air du Temps | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 30 ml | $29.39fragrancenet · 30ml | $110.00ecosmetics · 1 oz |
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