Dupe Pair
78%
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Shalimar Eau de Toilette bottle Shalimar
Edt Concentration Edp
F Gender F
1925 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar
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 - Shalimar dupe
An affordable tribute to the classic Shalimar, this dupe captures its essence with a warm, vanilla-laden embrace.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 28%
Floral 42% 28%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 37% 23%
Warm 6% 10%
Woody 2% 9%
Earthy 5% 9%
Animalic 1% 4%
Fresh 10% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar EdT
Shalimar dupe EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 54% vs 61%
Only in Shalimar
Floral 45%
Only in Shalimar dupe
Lemon 38%
Shared Notes
Iris 40% vs 54%
Jasmine 29% vs 45%
Only in Shalimar
Rose 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 50% vs 29%

Accords

Shalimar Shalimar dupe
Vanilla
90%
85%
Powdery
35%
Amber
80%
70%
Citrus
70%
60%
Floral
60%
55%
Sweet
Woody
50%
90%
85%
Amber shared
35%
80%
Citrus shared
70%
70%
Floral shared
60%
60%
55%
50%

Performance

Shalimar Shalimar dupe
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Shalimar dupe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The rich and warm vanilla and amber notes make it suitable for cooler temperatures, while the floral and citrus top notes add brightness for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The elegant blend of florals and vanilla suits formal occasions, whereas the moderate projection is suitable for dates and casual settings but less so for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
78%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
86%
Accord
49%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar
Shalimar dupe
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