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    Side by side

    Authentic Maroussia vs. Shalimar

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Authentic Maroussia vs. Shalimar
    Authentic MaroussiaShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched19961925
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Authentic Maroussia

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Yellow Floral
    Earthy
    Soft Spicy
    Green
    Amber

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Coriander
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    Narcissus
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    CedarAmberOakmoss
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Authentic Maroussia vs. Shalimar
    Authentic MaroussiaShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A vintage Russian theatrical in a bottle, built for someone who walks in and doesn't need the room to notice. The synthetic undertone isn't a flaw; it's the stage floor beneath the red curtains.Authentic Maroussia
    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: Authentic Maroussia vs. Shalimar
    Authentic MaroussiaShalimar
    1.6 oz$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz$145.00ecosmetics

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