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    Empire des Indes vs. Shalimar Eau de Parfum

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    Shalimar Eau de Parfum wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Empire des Indes vs. Shalimar Eau de Parfum
    Empire des IndesShalimar Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched18861986
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerMusk
    BergamotFloral Notes
    Heart
    Tolu BalsamHeliotropeIncense
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    OpoponaxBenzoinTonka Bean
    VanillaBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Empire des Indes vs. Shalimar Eau de Parfum
    Empire des IndesShalimar Eau de Parfum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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