Bvlgari Black vs Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Bvlgari Black and Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BlackBvlgari19984.1★

84% alikevs

Shalimar Eau de ParfumGuerlain19904.0★

The difference in plain words

Black and Shalimar Eau de Parfum are very similar; both have Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood. Black leans more musky, while Shalimar Eau de Parfum leans citrus. Shalimar Eau de Parfum lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingShalimar Eau de Parfum

Stronger projectionShalimar Eau de Parfum

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentShalimar Eau de Parfum

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Black ● Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Both share: Bergamot · Rose · Sandalwood · Cedar · Jasmine · Vanilla · Leather · Musk

Only in Black: Green Tea · Amber · Oakmoss

Only in Shalimar Eau de Parfum: Citruses · Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Iris · Patchouli · Vetiver · Incense · Opoponax +2

Community votes

Black ← · → Shalimar Eau de Parfum

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Shalimar Eau de Parfum +15

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Shalimar Eau de Parfum +17

Price value≈ even

Night-nessShalimar Eau de Parfum +5

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Black profile →Shalimar Eau de Parfum profile →