Is Perfume Parlour Shalimar a dupe of Guerlain Shalimar?

Shalimar EDT

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Shalimar EDP

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Shalimar Eau de Toilette bottle Shalimar EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1925 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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

How they compare
Shalimar EDT A Shalimar EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Shalimar Shalimar
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

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

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.

Overall scent match
34%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Iris, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds floral notes and rose, drops amber and balsam

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International (2)

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

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