Fragrances inspired by Shalimar Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Iris, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds incense and lemon, drops floral notes and vanillin
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Floral Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds vanillin
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Iris, Bergamot
The main difference
Without vanillin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds floral notes and vanillin, drops caramel and musk
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds floral notes and vanillin, drops grapefruit and green notes
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Iris, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and mandarin, drops floral notes and vanillin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds floral notes and vanillin, drops almond
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Iris, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds floral notes and vanillin, drops anise and benzoin
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.