# 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 Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Sillage | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Eau de Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 33% | 31% |
| Summer | 29% | 22% |
| Autumn | 23% | 27% |
| Winter | 14% | 20% |

## Occasions

|  | Eau de Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime | 23% | 23% |
| Casual | 22% | 20% |
| Office | 21% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 16% | 19% |
| Evening | 16% | 19% |

## Notes

In both: Jasmine, Vanilla, Bergamot

Only in this one:

- Eau de Shalimar: Iris, Rose, Lime, Orange
- Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau: Neroli, Citrus notes, Tonka bean

## Accords

- Eau de Shalimar: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy
- Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, 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.

## More

- [Eau de Shalimar details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-eau-de-shalimar)
- [Eau de Shalimar dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-eau-de-shalimar)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial-l-eau)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial-l-eau)

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