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    Balestra vs. Shalimar

    Balestra by Renato Balestra bottle

    Balestra

    Renato Balestra
    Eau de Parfum1978
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Balestra vs. Shalimar
    BalestraShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19781925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jacques Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Balestra

    Chypre
    Floral
    Woody
    Animalic
    Powdery
    Spicy

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    RoseJasmineCarnation
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    PatchouliMuskPowdery Notes
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Balestra vs. Shalimar
    BalestraShalimar
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for someone who knows what a proper chypre should be. Powder and animalic warmth are not decorations here, they're the architecture. Bold? Yes. But it earns every bit of it.Balestra
    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: Balestra vs. Shalimar
    BalestraShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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