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Shalimar and White Diamonds

What matters most to you?

Your answers sharpen what we pick for you.

GuerlainShalimarSmelled it?
Elizabeth TaylorWhite DiamondsSmelled it?

How they smell

What do they smell like?

Shalimar smells of vanilla, powder and warm sweet resin; White Diamonds smells of white flowers, powder and clean soap.

Shalimarvanilla · powder · warm sweet resin
White Diamondswhite flowers · powder · clean soap · dense

Wearers who know both say

“It reminds me a lot of Shalimar and it def has a talc powder but it also smells a little like conag the alcoholic drink I believe?”

Reddit comment, r/FemFragLab, 2023 · 12 votes

How they wear

Which lasts longest?

White Diamonds lasts longest: into the evening.

ShalimarA work day 6–9 hours
White DiamondsInto the evening 9–12 hours

Which will others notice?

White Diamonds carries furthest: across a room.

ShalimarSomeone beside you arm’s length
White DiamondsAcross a room across a room

When do they suit?

Shalimar: date nights and special occasions, in fall and winter; White Diamonds: every day, date nights and special occasions, in fall and winter.

ShalimarDate nightsSpecial occasionsFallWinter
White DiamondsEvery dayDate nightsSpecial occasionsFallWinter

Cost, and who they suit

Which costs least to wear?

Shalimar, at about 19¢ a spray.

Shalimar19¢ a spray $175 for 90 ml
White DiamondsNo price here yet

Who do they suit?

Shalimar suits older wearers; White Diamonds suits older women.

ShalimarOlder wearers
White DiamondsOlder women

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