The Perfume Bible / A closer look
Eau Nabati
meets Shalimar.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Shared ground
Bergamot · Cedar
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
The distinction
Concentration not recorded leads with amber; Eau de parfum leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Diptyque Eau NabatiConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Guerlain ShalimarEau de parfum Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de parfum |
| Listed year | 2023 | 1990 |
| Leading accords | amber · herbal · citrus | citrus · amber · woody |
| Notes unique to this record | Immortelle, Peru Balsam, Palm Tree, Amber, Petitgrain | Citruses, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose, Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.45 · 157 votes | 3.81 · 5,427 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.12 · 153 votes | 2.65 · 5,881 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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed amber and herbal direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de parfum
Start here if the listed citrus and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.