Empire des Indes
Oriza L. LegrandExtrait de Parfum1886
Side by side
Empire des Indes vs. Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Is Empire des Indes better than Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Shalimar Eau de Parfum wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Tonka Bean
amberpowderybalsamicvanillawarm spicy
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 Empire des Indes and Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
| Empire des Indes | Shalimar Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1886 | 1986 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Empire des Indes and Shalimar Eau de Parfum smell?
Empire des Indes
Amber
Powdery
Balsamic
Sweet
Vanilla
Floral
Warm Spicy
Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Balsamic
Smoky
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Empire des Indes and Shalimar Eau de Parfum share?
Top
GingerMusk
BergamotFloral Notes
Heart
Tolu BalsamHeliotropeIncense
IrisJasmineRose
Base
OpoponaxBenzoinTonka Bean
VanillaBalsamic NotesTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Heliotrope
IrisJasmineFloral NotesRose
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka Bean
VanillaTonka Bean
Balsamic Notes
Tolu BalsamIncense
Balsamic Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Empire des Indes and Shalimar Eau de Parfum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Empire des Indes or Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
| Empire des Indes | Shalimar Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Empire des Indes and Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Not a quiet fragrance. The nag champa and tolu balsam sit close, work the room. If you've ever caught a whiff of something on someone and thought 'what is that', that's the energy. Strong, yes.Empire des Indes
Shalimar is not a wallflower. That bergamot opening grabs attention fast, and the floral heart has genuine presence. If jasmine hits you hard, ease into it.Shalimar Eau de Parfum
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