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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs Chanel Allure Homme
Allure Homme is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
CitrusesBergamotLemonCedarMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiverJasmineRose
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherOpoponaxCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk
Accords
Citrus
100%
Amber
98%
Woody
87%
Vanilla
82%
Powdery
79%
Balsamic
79%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Shalimar Eau de Parfum was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. Top notes are Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Shalimar was created by Jacques Guerlain in 1925, as a tribute to the legendary love story between Emperor SHAHJAHAN and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Before he became emperor his name was Prince Khurram. According to the legend, twenty- year-old Prince Khurram met a young girl, named Arjumand Banu at the bazaar where her family worked. Mesmerized by her beauty, after becoming emperor, he made her his wife as Mumtaz Mahal, meaning the "Jewel of the Palace". After the wedding, the prince and Mumtaz were inseparable, in war and in peace. She had given 13 children to Shahjahan and died during the birth of their 14th child at the age of 39. Her death devastated Shah Jahan and had built Taj Mahal in memory of his wife and their undying love. Shalimar is named after ‘The Gardens of Shalimar’.It was Mumtaz’s favorite garden. Shalimar is one of the best selling perfumes ever and its magic is undeniable. Perfume is composed of citrus notes; lemon and bergamot, jasmine, may rose, opoponax, Tonka bean, vanilla, iris, Peru balsam and gray amber. The coolness of the citrus notes lead to a floral heart ending with a warm and luxurious trail.
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Notes
Top
LemonPeachGingerMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart
PepperCedarPatchouliVetiverJasmineBrazilian RosewoodRoseGardeniaAniseFreesia
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCoconutAmberBenzoinMuskLeatherOakmoss
Accords
Citrus
100%
Vanilla
93%
Woody
78%
Fresh spicy
75%
Sweet
71%
Aromatic
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Allure Homme by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Allure Homme was launched in 1999. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Lemon, Peach, Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot; middle notes are Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Gardenia, Anise and Freesia; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Coconut, Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Leather and Oakmoss. His allure, or pace, is determined, but lightsome. The composition is created of four main fragrant lines: green freshness, warm sharpness of pepper, strength and elegance of wood, and warm sensuality of labdanum, and tonka. None of these main lines can be sensed separately, together they create a harmonious whole. The top notes are mandarin, lemon, peach and bergamot; middle notes – freesia, geranium, rose and jasmine, and in the base – benzoin, tonka, sandalwood and vanilla. The perfume was created by famous Jacques Polge and launched in 1999.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (13)
BergamotLemonCedarMandarin OrangePatchouliVetiverJasmineRoseVanillaLeatherSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesIrisIncenseOpoponaxCivet
Only in Allure Homme
PeachGingerLavenderPepperBrazilian RosewoodGardeniaAniseFreesiaCoconutAmberBenzoinOakmoss
Rating
3.97vs4.32
Ratings
18,739vs7,206
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1990vs1999
Which should I buy?
Allure Homme is the community's favourite of the two.
- Allure Homme is rated higher by the community: 4.32 from 7,206 ratings, against 3.97 from 18,739.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Shalimar Eau de Parfum and "moderate" for Allure Homme.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Shalimar Eau de Parfum versus "moderate" for Allure Homme.
- Shalimar Eau de Parfum is voted best for winter and fall; Allure Homme for fall and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Allure Homme if you want the higher-rated option; pick Shalimar Eau de Parfum if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.