Vanilla
Tom FordEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Vanilla vs. Shalimar
Is Vanilla better than Shalimar?
Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
IrisVanilla AbsoluteJasmineTonka Bean Absolute
vanillapowderywoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Vanilla and Shalimar?
| Vanilla | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 1925 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Vanilla and Shalimar smell?
Vanilla
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Sweet
Balsamic
Shalimar
Amber
Citrus
Woody
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Leather
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vanilla and Shalimar share?
Top
Vanilla TinctureBitter AlmondJasmine
BergamotBlossoms
Heart
IrisFloral Notes
IrisJasmineRose
Base
Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodTonka Bean AbsoluteUltravanilAnimal notes
VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisFloral NotesJasmine
IrisBlossomsJasmineRose
Oriental Notes
Vanilla TinctureVanilla AbsoluteTonka Bean Absolute
VanillaTonka bean
Where they fit
When and where do Vanilla and Shalimar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vanilla or Shalimar?
| Vanilla | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vanilla and Shalimar?
If you came here expecting restraint, turn back now. Vanilla runs the show and the supporting cast (sandalwood, animal notes, iris) only amplifies its presence.Vanilla
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
Where to buy Vanilla and Shalimar
| Vanilla | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $110.00ecosmetics |
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