The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Shalimar
meets Philosykos.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
The distinction
Eau de parfum leads with citrus; Eau de toilette leads with green. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Guerlain ShalimarEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |  Diptyque PhilosykosEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de toilette |
| Listed year | 1990 | 1996 |
| Leading accords | citrus · amber · woody | green · woody · fresh |
| Notes unique to this record | Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose, Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk | Fig, Fig Leaf, Fig Tree |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.81 · 5,427 votes | 2.48 · 1,544 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.65 · 5,881 votes | 1.58 · 1,449 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.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed green and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.