Shalimar
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1925 | Year | 2010 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Autograph Velvet Musk
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A warm vanilla-tonka cocoon lifted by bergamot and neroli, with a powdery heliotrope-jasmine heart. A soft, classic feminine for cool-weather casual and date wear, intimate by design rather than statement-making.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 23% |
| Floral | 42% | 32% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 37% | 41% |
| Warm | 6% | 8% |
| Woody | 2% | 0% |
| Earthy | 5% | 2% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 10% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Vanilla, tonka, and the powdery white floral heart give a warm, cocooning profile that lands best in fall and winter. The bergamot-neroli top adds enough lift for spring; summer is too heavy.
Occasions
Soft projection and a creamy floral-vanilla base make this a comfortable date and casual choice. Works for office in cooler months and evenings out, less suited to formal events that need stronger presence or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Powdery, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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