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    Secret Joly vs. Shalimar

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    Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Secret Joly vs. Shalimar
    Secret JolyShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19201925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Secret Joly

    White Floral
    Musky
    Balsamic
    Amber
    Green
    Floral
    Animalic
    Yellow Floral

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Hyacinth
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    GardeniaTuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    HoneyBenzoinPeru BalsamTonkin MuskCivet
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Secret Joly vs. Shalimar
    Secret JolyShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The jasmine-civet pairing isn't subtle, and it isn't trying to be. This is powdery warmth that asks whether you've actually smelled perfume before, and means it as a compliment.Secret Joly
    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: Secret Joly vs. Shalimar
    Secret JolyShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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