Shalimar Eau de Toilette bottle Shalimar
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1925 Year 2016
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar Eau de Toilette
A benchmark for oriental perfumery, Shalimar Eau de Toilette seduces with a lush vanilla-powdery embrace and sparkling citrus lift. Timeless, unmistakable, and always a statement of sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
A divisive scent, Sun di Gioia is either your perfect warm, beachy embrace, or it's just another synthetic sunscreen smell. It's a real shame it's discontinued, because those who love it, really love it.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 13%
Floral 42% 45%
Fruity 3% 7%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 37% 29%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 2% 3%
Earthy 5% 3%
Animalic 1% 6%
Fresh 10% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar EdT
Sun di Gioia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 54% vs 46%
Only in Shalimar Eau de Toilette
Floral 45%
Only in Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
Freesia 53%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 24%
Only in Shalimar Eau de Toilette
Iris 40% Rose 30%
Only in Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
Frangipani 43% Ylang-Ylang 32%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 50% vs 30%
Only in Shalimar Eau de Toilette
Tonka Bean 50%
Only in Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
Ambroxan 26% Benzoin 23% Iris 20%

Accords

Shalimar Eau de Toilette Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
60%
Floral
100%
85%
Powdery
51%
35%
Amber
83%
Vanilla
79%
70%
Citrus
52%
Tropical
70%
55%
Sweet
51%
Lactonic
50%
Musky
48%
Floral shared
60%
100%
Powdery shared
85%
51%
Amber shared
35%
83%
79%
Citrus shared
70%
52%
70%
Sweet shared
55%
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Shalimar Eau de Toilette Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shalimar Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Shalimar EDT’s powdery vanilla warmth and spicy-resinous base are ideal for fall and winter, while the citrus opening lends it some spring versatility. The richness is too dense for the hottest summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This classic is best for formal, evening, or date occasions due to its opulent, elegant presence. Its moderate projection keeps it wearable for day if applied lightly, but it is not suited for sports or high-activity moments.

Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm, creamy floral and vanilla accords, combined with moderate to strong longevity and sillage, make it a bit much for the office. It excels in casual and date settings, lending a sensual, relaxed vibe, while being too informal for most formal events and completely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Amber, Citrus accords and Iris, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar Eau de Toilette
Sun di Gioia Eau de Parfum
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