Is Perfume Parlour Abode of Love a dupe of Guerlain Shalimar?
Shalimar EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1925 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Abode of Love EDP
Abode of Love is a budget-friendly homage to Shalimar, capturing the essence but not the full complexity. Shalimar has a richer, more nuanced development, with a distinctive Guerlainade signature. Abode of Love is linear, offering a simpler, sweeter vanilla. If you crave the iconic depth and history of Shalimar, it's worth the investment. But if you want a similar vibe at a fraction of the cost, Abode of Love is a great option. For everyday wear, Abode of Love is less precious.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You appreciate complex, evolving fragrances.
- You want the prestige of a classic perfume house.
- You want the real deal, not an imitation.
- You enjoy a sophisticated, powdery drydown.
- You want a Shalimar-like scent on a budget.
- You prefer a sweeter, less challenging vanilla.
- You want an everyday fragrance, not a special occasion one.
- You like linear perfumes with a simple profile.
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 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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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 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.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
Adds floral notes, drops amber and lemon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work