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Sara Eau de Parfum bottle Sara EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2024 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££
Shalimar Millésime Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sara EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions - some find it beautiful and feminine, while others reckon it's a chemical disaster. No middle ground here, so dabble with caution.
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Our Verdict - Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
A modern, sophisticated Shalimar flanker, Tonka proves to be a crowd-pleaser, delivering a smooth, slightly boozy take on the classic. Guerlain's decision to make this a limited edition has only fuelled its legendary status and desirability. Expect to pay a pretty penny on the secondary market.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sara EDP
Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 39%
Almond 50% vs 60%
Only in Shalimar Millésime Tonka
Iris 42% Jasmine 30% Rose 27%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 66% vs 53%
Vanilla 33% vs 46%

Accords

Sara Shalimar Millésime Tonka
100%
Floral
45%
Vanilla
100%
81%
Sweet
69%
78%
Almond
67%
78%
Citrus
69%
Fresh
58%
Aromatic
48%
58%
Nutty
52%
Powdery
58%
Iris
58%
54%
Amber
54%
54%
Woody
Fruity
49%
Floral shared
100%
45%
100%
Sweet shared
81%
69%
Almond shared
78%
67%
78%
69%
Aromatic shared
58%
48%
Nutty shared
58%
52%
58%
58%
Amber shared
54%
54%
54%
49%

Performance

Sara Shalimar Millésime Tonka
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sara

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The strong, potentially long-lasting scent, as noted by some, might be too much for a confined office space. Its sweet and floral nature makes it well-suited for dates or casual outings where its distinct character can shine without overwhelming.

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, deep, and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates or formal events where you want to make an impression. While it's sophisticated enough for some office environments, its strong projection means it's best applied lightly to avoid overwhelming colleagues. It's generally too heavy for casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, sweet, almond

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sara EDP
Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
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