Abode of Love
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambreide
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar (1925) - one of the most legendary perfumes ever composed - built around bergamot, iris, and a vanilla-tonka-opoponax drydown. Captures the silhouette of the original, not the shadow.
A warm, smooth amber that’s pure comfort rather than a statement. Understated elegance for those who appreciate the subtle glow of a well-made classic.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 40% | 9% |
| Floral | 65% | 10% |
| Fruity | 10% | 1% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 85% | 30% |
| Warm | 95% | 30% |
| Woody | 45% | 11% |
| Earthy | 50% | 11% |
| Animalic | 30% | 7% |
| Fresh | 10% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Vanilla, tonka and opoponax over a powdery iris-rose heart sit firmly in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and sweetness would feel heavy in summer heat and only spring-shoulder weather offers a viable warm-month wear.
Occasions
An evening-coded oriental vanilla with a vintage femme silhouette reads best for date nights and formal dinners where statement presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the sweetness and powder feel dressed-up for daytime; gym wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
Occasions
Its warm, amber-vanilla profile with moderate projection makes it versatile for many settings, particularly dates and casual wear where its comforting aura can shine. It's too refined for sport, but suitable for formal events due to its inherent elegance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic accords and Rose, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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