Orange Mauresque vs Egyptian Shalimar
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.
Orange MauresqueChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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 Mauresque3/6
Egyptian Shalimar3/6
- 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
Orange MauresqueChopardEgyptian ShalimarDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%
Category winnerOrange MauresqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
41%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
169 votes
46%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
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 bothcitrus100%
amber83%
floral65%
balsamic48%
fresh30%
amber100%
vanilla86%
warm spicy72%
citrus58%
balsamic44%
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
ResinsOrangeCitrusesFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
ResinsVanillaOriental notesCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerEgyptian ShalimarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall48
Winter30
Day100
Night54
Spring75
Summer75
Fall88
Winter100
Day88
Night100
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#10,938
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2018
Reviews19
Overall rank#41,795
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerOrange MauresqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChopard 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 →Egyptian 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 →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, Orange Mauresque or Egyptian Shalimar?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Orange Mauresque is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes; Egyptian Shalimar is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Orange Mauresque for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Egyptian Shalimar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Orange Mauresque or Egyptian Shalimar?
Egyptian Shalimar lasts longest (Egyptian Shalimar 85/100, Orange Mauresque 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Mauresque or Egyptian Shalimar?
Projection is very close: Orange Mauresque 57/100, Egyptian Shalimar 56/100 for sillage.
Do Orange Mauresque and Egyptian Shalimar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and balsamic accords. Common notes include Resins and Citruses.
Is Orange Mauresque or Egyptian Shalimar better for summer or winter?
Orange Mauresque suits daytime wear; Egyptian Shalimar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Mauresque and Egyptian Shalimar?
Orange Mauresque features Resins, Orange, Citruses and Floral Notes. Egyptian Shalimar features Resins, Vanilla, Oriental notes and Citruses.
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