The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Shalimar
meets Un Jardin Sur Le Nil.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Iris · Incense · Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Guerlain ShalimarEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le NilConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed year | 1990 | 2005 |
| Leading accords | citrus · amber · woody | citrus · aromatic · floral |
| Notes unique to this record | Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean | Grapefruit, Green Mango, Tomato, Carrot, Lotus, Bulrush, Orange, Hiacynth, Peony, Labdanum, Cinnamon |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.81 · 5,427 votes | 2.87 · 5,208 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.65 · 5,881 votes | 1.97 · 5,532 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictEau de parfum
Start here if the listed citrus and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.