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Shalimar Millésime Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2022 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Vintage Fruit Eau de Parfum bottle Vintage Fruit EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
A modern, sophisticated Shalimar flanker, Tonka proves to be a crowd-pleaser, delivering a smooth, slightly boozy take on the classic. Guerlain's decision to make this a limited edition has only fuelled its legendary status and desirability. Expect to pay a pretty penny on the secondary market.
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Our Verdict - Vintage Fruit EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar Millesime Tonka - a sweet fragrance led by Bergamot, Bitter Almond, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
Vintage Fruit EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 60% vs 46%
Bergamot 39% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Iris 42% vs 28%
Jasmine 30% vs 33%
Rose 27% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 53% vs 46%
Vanilla 46% vs 53%

Accords

Shalimar Millésime Tonka Vintage Fruit
100%
Vanilla
42%
69%
Sweet
90%
45%
Floral
78%
67%
Almond
Citrus
66%
58%
Powdery
54%
58%
Iris
54%
Amber
52%
Nutty
49%
Fruity
48%
Aromatic
Vanilla shared
100%
42%
Sweet shared
69%
90%
Floral shared
45%
78%
67%
66%
Powdery shared
58%
54%
58%
54%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

Shalimar Millésime Tonka Vintage Fruit
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, deep, and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates or formal events where you want to make an impression. While it's sophisticated enough for some office environments, its strong projection means it's best applied lightly to avoid overwhelming colleagues. It's generally too heavy for casual daytime wear.

Vintage Fruit

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
Vintage Fruit EDP
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