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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1995 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
La Myrrhe
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar (1925) - one of the most legendary perfumes ever composed - built around bergamot, iris, and a vanilla-tonka-opoponax drydown. Captures the silhouette of the original, not the shadow.
A divisive yet fascinating scent, La Myrrhe is either a "masterpiece" or a "bizarre wear" depending on your take on its challenging aldehydic opening, complex character, and an almost medicinal but still sweet myrrh accord. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 40% | 9% |
| Floral | 65% | 16% |
| Fruity | 10% | 3% |
| Green | 5% | 2% |
| Sweet | 85% | 29% |
| Warm | 95% | 25% |
| Woody | 45% | 10% |
| Earthy | 50% | 10% |
| Animalic | 30% | 12% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Vanilla, tonka and opoponax over a powdery iris-rose heart sit firmly in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and sweetness would feel heavy in summer heat and only spring-shoulder weather offers a viable warm-month wear.
Occasions
An evening-coded oriental vanilla with a vintage femme silhouette reads best for date nights and formal dinners where statement presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the sweetness and powder feel dressed-up for daytime; gym wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage, long longevity, and complex profile, La Myrrhe is best suited for formal events and dates where its distinctive character can shine without overwhelming those around you. It's too potent for casual wear or the office, and certainly not appropriate for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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