Fragrances inspired by Shalimar Millésime Tonka Eau de Parfum
The original
Shalimar Millésime Tonka
Guerlain
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds almond and bergamot, drops almond blossom and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Almond, Tonka Bean, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds heliotrope and musk, drops iris and jasmine
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Almond, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and fresh notes, drops bergamot and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Almond, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds almond blossom and grapefruit, drops bergamot and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds almond and iris, drops amaretto and amber
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Rose, Iris
The main difference
Without heliotrope and musk
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds almond and iris, drops amber and cashmere wood
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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