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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum vs Calvin Klein Obsession
Shalimar Eau de Parfum for the community favourite, Obsession for the value.
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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
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base
AmberIncenseVanillaCivetMuskVetiver
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
83%
Woody
81%
Powdery
75%
Aromatic
66%
Musky
63%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Obsession by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Obsession was launched in 1985. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Guichard. Top notes are Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Amber, Incense, Vanilla, Civet, Musk and Vetiver.
Notes in Common
46% sharedShared (12)
BergamotLemonCedarMandarin OrangeVetiverJasmineRoseIncenseVanillaCivetSandalwoodMusk
Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum
CitrusesIrisPatchouliLeatherOpoponaxTonka Bean
Only in Obsession
BasilGreen NotesPeachSpicesCorianderOakmossOrange BlossomAmber
Rating
3.97vs3.74
Ratings
18,739vs10,719
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1990vs1985
Which should I buy?
Shalimar Eau de Parfum for the community favourite, Obsession for the value.
- Shalimar Eau de Parfum is rated higher by the community: 3.97 from 18,739 ratings, against 3.74 from 10,719.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Guerlain is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Calvin Klein is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Shalimar Eau de Parfum if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Obsession if value for money matters most.