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Shalimar Eau de Toilette bottle Shalimar EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1925 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier £
Bloom Affection Eau de Parfum bottle Bloom Affection EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar EDT
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 - Bloom Affection EDP
A budget version of Amouage Blossom Love's tender cherry-blossom floral. Bloom Affection keeps the delicate almond-and-heliotrope sweetness over a powdery vanilla base, but it sands down the luxury original's monster longevity and creamy richness into a softer, simpler bloom.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar EDT
Bloom Affection EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 54% vs 44%
Only in Shalimar
Floral 45%
Only in Bloom Affection
Heliotrope 56%
Shared Notes
Rose 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 50% vs 30%
Tonka Bean 50% vs 24%
Only in Bloom Affection
Suede 22% Amber 22%

Accords

Shalimar Bloom Affection
85%
Powdery
65%
60%
Floral
85%
70%
Citrus
55%
Sweet
70%
Gourmand
55%
Creamy
50%
35%
Amber
45%
Powdery shared
85%
65%
Floral shared
60%
85%
70%
Sweet shared
55%
70%
55%
50%
Amber shared
35%
45%

Performance

Shalimar Bloom Affection
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shalimar

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.

Bloom Affection

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

The tender cherry-blossom floral and powdery vanilla suit spring blooms and cosy autumn days more than peak heat or deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its romantic, feminine softness leans toward dates, daily wear and gentle evenings rather than sport or strict formality.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar EDT
Bloom Affection EDP
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