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№ 3 Intense vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

№ 3 Intense and Shalimar Parfum Initial overlap 59% in notes and accords; 7 notes appear in both. № 3 Intense projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial. Shalimar Parfum Initial is the more citrusy of the two.

At a glance

№ 3 IntenseShalimar Parfum Initial
BrandAsabiGuerlain
Release yearNo data2011
Rating
8.1/10353 votes
8.1/10682 votes
Longevity
8.6/10
8.2/10
Sillage
8.2/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
№ 3 IntenseShalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn36%34%
Winter38%28%
Spring19%25%
Summer7%13%
Occasions
№ 3 IntenseShalimar Parfum Initial
Nighttime30%24%
Evening29%25%
Casual20%18%
Daytime11%18%
Office10%15%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Caramel
  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

№ 3 Intense

Only in this one

  • Neroli

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Only in this one

  • Green notes
  • Orange
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Tonka bean

Accords

№ 3 Intense

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Shalimar Parfum Initial

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

№ 3 Intense lasts longer: longevity 8.6/10 against 8.2/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one projects more?

№ 3 Intense projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits winter better?

№ 3 Intense suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 28% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial suits summer better: summer gets 13% of its season votes, against 7% for № 3 Intense.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.1/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Caramel, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Musk, Vanilla.