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La Fenice Eau de Parfum bottle La Fenice EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Shalimar Millésime Tonka Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Fenice EDP
A divisive floral vanilla that splits opinion. Some find it a fluffy, elegant dream of powdery sweetness, others a generic, cloying mess reminiscent of older scents. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Fenice EDP
Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP

Notes

Only in Shalimar Millésime Tonka
Almond 61% Bergamot 39%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 46%
Tonka Bean 35% vs 53%
Only in La Fenice
Cedar 21%

Accords

La Fenice Shalimar Millésime Tonka
100%
Vanilla
100%
91%
Floral
45%
69%
Sweet
69%
54%
Almond
67%
64%
Powdery
58%
60%
Tuberose
Iris
58%
Amber
54%
Nutty
52%
Fruity
49%
Aromatic
48%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
91%
45%
Sweet shared
69%
69%
Almond shared
54%
67%
Powdery shared
64%
58%
60%
58%
54%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

La Fenice Shalimar Millésime Tonka
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

La Fenice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and soft, comforting character make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, provided it's not oversprayed. The romantic, elegant quality naturally lends itself to date nights, while also being popular for casual at-home wear due to its 'soft life' vibe. It's too sweet and plush for hot weather or physical activity.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Fenice EDP
Shalimar Millésime Tonka EDP
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