Egyptian Shalimar vs Orange Mauresque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Egyptian ShalimarChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orange MauresqueChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Egyptian Shalimar3/6
Orange Mauresque3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Orange Mauresque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Egyptian Shalimar
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Mauresque
- Value for money
- Egyptian Shalimar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Egyptian Shalimar
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orange Mauresque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Egyptian ShalimarDSH PerfumesOrange MauresqueChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%
4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerOrange MauresqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
37%Love
41%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
169 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEgyptian Shalimar
SillageOrange Mauresque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEgyptian ShalimarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla86%
warm spicy72%
citrus58%
balsamic44%
fresh30%
citrus100%
amber83%
floral65%
balsamic48%
fresh30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ResinsVanillaOriental notesCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
ResinsOrangeCitrusesFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerEgyptian ShalimarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall88
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring83
Summer100
Fall48
Winter30
Day100
Night54
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,795
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#10,938
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2018
Reviews19
Category winnerOrange MauresqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEgyptian Shalimar by DSH Perfumes strips away the petrol smoke of classic amber compositions and replaces it with pure comfort. The first spritz releases a gentle flash of citrus oils mixed with subtle alcohol vapor before settling into the skin. Within fifteen minutes, warm Madagascar vanilla takes control alongside …
Reviews →Chopard Orange Mauresque is an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel, sunlit neroli, and creamy orange blossom absolute. The initial spray hits your skin with a tangy citrus zing that immediately cuts through warm air. Within twenty minutes, the sharp zest settles down into a lush Mediterranean flower garden, roun…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Egyptian Shalimar or Orange Mauresque?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Egyptian Shalimar is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes; Orange Mauresque is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Egyptian Shalimar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Orange Mauresque for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Egyptian Shalimar or Orange Mauresque?
Egyptian Shalimar lasts longest (Egyptian Shalimar 85/100, Orange Mauresque 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Egyptian Shalimar or Orange Mauresque?
Projection is very close: Orange Mauresque 57/100, Egyptian Shalimar 56/100 for sillage.
Do Egyptian Shalimar and Orange Mauresque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and balsamic accords. Common notes include Resins and Citruses.
Is Egyptian Shalimar or Orange Mauresque better for summer or winter?
Egyptian Shalimar suits evening wear; Orange Mauresque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Egyptian Shalimar and Orange Mauresque?
Egyptian Shalimar features Resins, Vanilla, Oriental notes and Citruses. Orange Mauresque features Resins, Orange, Citruses and Floral Notes.
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