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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense
Gentlemen Only Intense 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
Birch LeafBlack PepperGreen MandarinMintPink PepperLemon
Heart
LeatherPatchouliTexas CedarViolet LeafCoriander
Base
Tonka BeanIncenseAmberVetiverVanilaSandalwood
Accords
Amber
100%
Leather
84%
Woody
83%
Smoky
80%
Warm spicy
69%
Aromatic
61%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Gentlemen Only Intense by Givenchy is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Gentlemen Only Intense was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Jacques. Top notes are Birch Leaf, Black Pepper, Green Mandarin, Mint, Pink Pepper and Lemon; middle notes are Leather, Patchouli, Texas Cedar, Violet Leaf and Coriander; base notes are Tonka Bean, Incense, Amber, Vetiver, Vanila and Sandalwood. Gentlemen Only is an elegant woody fragrance that smells like woods of cedar, vetiver and patchouli. With the beginning of 2014, its enhanced version enters the market with added touch of smooth leather. Gentlemen Only Intense, though, never loses its refinement and elegance. Gentlemen Only Intense, announced as both bold and subtle, retains the signature woody character reinforced with some spices, leather and amber trail. This fragrance strives to emphasize sensuality and sexiness of a man without losing the subtlety. The composition opens with green mandarin oil, black pepper and birch leaf. Its magnetic heart includes notes of patchouli, Texas cedar and leather, placed on the sensual base of tonka bean, amber and incense. To represent the 21st century dandy man is Australian actor Simon Baker, known for his role in the crime TV series “The Mentalist “. The design of the bottle and the box becomes darker with shades of black and gray. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (8)
LemonPatchouliVetiverIncenseVanillaLeatherSandalwoodTonka Bean
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesBergamotCedarMandarin OrangeIrisJasmineRoseOpoponaxCivetMusk
Only in Gentlemen Only Intense
Birch LeafBlack PepperGreen MandarinMintPink PepperTexas CedarViolet LeafCorianderAmber
Rating
3.97vs4.06
Ratings
18,739vs1,015
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
1990vs2014
Which should I buy?
Gentlemen Only Intense is the community's favourite of the two.
- Gentlemen Only Intense is rated higher by the community: 4.06 from 1,015 ratings, against 3.97 from 18,739.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Shalimar Eau de Parfum and "moderate" for Gentlemen Only Intense.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Shalimar Eau de Parfum versus "moderate" for Gentlemen Only Intense.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Gentlemen Only Intense if you want the higher-rated option; pick Shalimar Eau de Parfum if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.