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    Side by side

    Vanilla vs. Shalimar

    Vanilla by Tom Ford bottle

    Vanilla

    Tom Ford
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Vanilla vs. Shalimar
    VanillaShalimar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20231925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie Gracia-CettoJacques Guerlain
    Best season—Fall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Vanilla

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Vanilla TinctureBitter AlmondJasmine
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    IrisFloral Notes
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodTonka Bean AbsoluteUltravanilAnimal notes
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Vanilla vs. Shalimar
    VanillaShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Vanilla vs. Shalimar
    VanillaShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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