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    Madame de Montespan vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Madame de Montespan vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
    Madame de MontespanShalimar Philtre de Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20142020
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Madame de Montespan

    Woody
    Fresh
    Green
    Warm Spicy
    Yellow Floral
    Rose
    White Floral
    Sweet

    Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

    Citrus
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Iris
    Amber
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lily of the ValleyIvyCardamom
    LemonBergamotLavender
    Heart
    RoseYlang-YlangDried Fruits
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    Balsam FirOakmossMusk
    VanillaTolu BalsamPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Madame de Montespan vs. Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
    Madame de MontespanShalimar Philtre de Parfum
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you're wary of rose, hear this out, Madame de Montespan's rose doesn't shout. It powders. It settles into the skin like the dust of old drawers in a palace chest, warm and intimate.Madame de Montespan
    This is Shalimar for someone who wants the legend without the vintage drama. Citrus opens sharp, but the iris takes over, powdery, romantic, almost nostalgic.Shalimar Philtre de Parfum