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    Side by side

    Shalilar vs. Bluebell

    Shalilar by Новая Заря (The New Dawn) bottle

    Shalilar

    Новая Заря (The New Dawn)
    Eau de Parfum1988
    Moderately similar
    Bluebell by Penhaligon's bottle

    Bluebell

    Penhaligon's
    Eau de Toilette1978
    New comparison

    Bluebell wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalilar vs. Bluebell
    ShalilarBluebell
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19881978
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMichael Pickthall
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalilar

    Citrus
    Woody
    Powdery
    Smoky
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Bluebell

    Green
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonCedarMandarin Orange
    Lemon
    Heart
    IrisPatchouliJasmineRose
    HyacinthLily of the ValleyJasmineRoseCyclamen
    Base
    IncenseVanillaLeatherSandalwoodMusk
    GalbanumCloveCinnamon

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalilar vs. Bluebell
    ShalilarBluebell
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The iris here isn't delicate, it's the powder room of a Moscow theater, still warm from the last act. Paired with incense and leather, it walks between vintage charm and something that actually.Shalilar
    Penhaligon's did the unthinkable here, translating a modest woodland bloom into something wearable without sentimentality. The drydown offers a grounded, spicy warmth.Bluebell