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Eau de Shalimar vs Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Eau de Shalimar and Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau overlap 58% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Eau de Shalimar rates higher with the community: 8.3/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

At a glance

Eau de ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year20082012
Rating
8.3/10413 votes
8.0/10364 votes
Longevity
7.3/10
7.4/10
Sillage
6.6/10
6.8/10

When to wear

Seasons
Eau de ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Spring33%31%
Summer29%22%
Autumn23%27%
Winter14%20%
Occasions
Eau de ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Daytime23%23%
Casual22%20%
Office21%19%
Nighttime16%19%
Evening16%19%

Notes

In both

  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Bergamot

Eau de Shalimar

Only in this one

  • Iris
  • Rose
  • Lime
  • Orange

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Only in this one

  • Neroli
  • Citrus notes
  • Tonka bean

Accords

Eau de Shalimar

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

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.3/10 for Eau de Shalimar, 7.4/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.6/10 for Eau de Shalimar, 6.8/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau suits winter better: winter gets 20% of its season votes, against 14% for Eau de Shalimar.

Which one suits summer better?

Eau de Shalimar suits summer better: summer gets 29% of its season votes, against 22% for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one is rated higher?

Eau de Shalimar is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Jasmine, Vanilla, Bergamot.