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    Pauline vs. Shalimar

    Pauline by Rance 1795 bottle

    Pauline

    Rance 1795
    Eau de Parfum2011
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pauline vs. Shalimar
    PaulineShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20111925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pauline

    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Woody
    Amber
    Rose
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cotton FlowerOrangeYlang-Ylang
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    Hooded violetRosePatchouli
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    Tonka BeanSiam BenzoinCedarwood
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pauline vs. Shalimar
    PaulineShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some will find it old-fashioned. That's the whole point. Pauline is for the person who's comfortable being remembered for something other than what's trending.Pauline
    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: Pauline vs. Shalimar
    PaulineShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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