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Shalimar Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1990 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Coromandel Eau de Parfum bottle Coromandel EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar EDP
A legendary icon of perfumery, Shalimar envelops with smoky vanilla, powder, and amber warmth, leaving a luxurious, unforgettable trail. Not for the shy or faint-hearted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Coromandel EDP
A legendary, if divisive, Chanel masterpiece. You either get it or you don't - those who do fall madly in love with its rich, complex character, while others are left scratching their heads, or worse, running for the hills. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar EDP
Coromandel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 38%
Rose 18% vs 20%
Jasmine 18% vs 19%
Only in Shalimar
Iris 23% Vetiver 19%
Only in Coromandel
Orris 22%

Accords

Shalimar Coromandel
85%
Amber
100%
70%
Woody
91%
90%
Citrus
54%
35%
Warm Spicy
82%
75%
Powdery
Patchouli
73%
70%
Balsamic
67%
Vanilla
63%
60%
Smoky
51%
Sweet
58%
Earthy
52%
50%
Leather
40%
Animalic
Amber shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
70%
91%
Citrus shared
90%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
35%
82%
75%
73%
Balsamic shared
70%
67%
63%
Smoky shared
60%
51%
58%
52%
50%
40%

Performance

Shalimar Coromandel
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shalimar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Shalimar's rich amber-vanilla and smoky balsamic base shine in cold weather, enveloping the wearer in warmth. The heavy oriental character can be cloying in heat, making it best suited for fall and winter, but its citrus opening can offer some appeal in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shalimar is commanding and opulent, ideal for formal events or romantic evenings. Its intensity and longevity make it less suitable for office or sporty scenarios, where it may come across as overwhelming.

Coromandel

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, strong projection and luxurious accords make it perfect for special evenings and dates, where its complexity can be appreciated. While some find it cozy enough for casual wear, its intensity makes it less suitable for most office environments or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar EDP
Coromandel EDP
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