Fragrances inspired by Shalimar Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Abode of Love is a budget-friendly homage to Shalimar, capturing the essence but not the full complexity.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds floral notes, drops amber and lemon
Choose Abode of Love when
You want a Shalimar-like scent on a budget.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Iris, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds floral notes and rose, drops amber and balsam
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Rose
The main difference
Adds almond, drops floral notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Rose
The main difference
Adds mandora and osmanthus, drops floral notes and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds coumarin and lavender, drops floral notes and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Rose
The main difference
Adds anise and benzoin, drops floral notes and jasmine
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Vanilla, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds almond and anise, drops floral notes and jasmine
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and cherry blossom, drops floral notes and iris
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Guerlain. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.