Coromandel Eau de Parfum vs Shalimar Serie Limitee Eau de Parfum

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Coromandel Eau de Parfum bottle Coromandel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Shalimar Serie Limitee Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Serie Limitee EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Shalimar Serie Limitee EDP
A divisive beast, even among Shalimar fanatics. Some claim it's a citrus-forward vintage revival; others insist it's just the old EDP in a pretty new bottle. Either way, expect classic Guerlain grandeur.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 32% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 17%
Rose 20% vs 19%
Jasmine 19% vs 19%
Only in Coromandel
Orris 22%
Only in Shalimar Serie Limitee
Iris 24% Vetiver 19%

Accords

Coromandel Shalimar Serie Limitee
100%
Amber
62%
54%
Citrus
100%
91%
Woody
54%
73%
Patchouli
67%
Balsamic
51%
63%
Vanilla
58%
58%
Sweet
48%
52%
Earthy
51%
Smoky
Powdery
50%
Aromatic
48%
Amber shared
100%
62%
Citrus shared
54%
100%
Woody shared
91%
54%
73%
Balsamic shared
67%
51%
Vanilla shared
63%
58%
Sweet shared
58%
48%
52%
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Coromandel Shalimar Serie Limitee
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Shalimar Serie Limitee

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and enduring longevity, this isn't an everyday office scent. Its complex, rich character, especially the warm and balsamic dry down, makes it ideal for dates and formal events where it can truly shine and project sophisticated elegance.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, balsamic

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops benzoin and bitter orange

Where to buy

Coromandel EDP
Shalimar Serie Limitee EDP
200.00ml
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