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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne vs Penhaligon's Iris Prima

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne and Penhaligon's Iris Prima compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Shalimar Eau de CologneGuerlain19254.4★
85% alikevs
Iris PrimaPenhaligon's20134.2★

The difference in plain words

Shalimar Eau de Cologne and Iris Prima are very similar; both have Bergamot, Iris and Vetiver. Shalimar Eau de Cologne leans more balsamic, while Iris Prima leans iris. Shalimar Eau de Cologne lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingShalimar Eau de Cologne
Stronger projectionShalimar Eau de Cologne
Better perceived valueShalimar Eau de Cologne
More of a night scentShalimar Eau de Cologne

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Shalimar Eau de Cologne ● Iris Prima
AmberWoodyPowderyLeatherCitrusVanillaIrisBalsamic
Both share: Bergamot · Iris · Vetiver · Jasmine · Vanilla · Leather · Benzoin · Sandalwood
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne: Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Cedar · Patchouli · Rose · Incense · Opoponax · Peru Balsam +2
Only in Iris Prima: Pink Pepper · Amber

Community votes

Shalimar Eau de Cologne ← · → Iris Prima
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
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
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Shalimar Eau de Cologne +13
57
44
Sillage / projection
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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 Cologne +11
43
32
Price valueShalimar Eau de Cologne +24
63
39
Night-nessShalimar Eau de Cologne +17
44
27
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine