# Eau de Shalimar vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Eau de Shalimar and Shalimar Parfum Initial overlap 59% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for Eau de Shalimar. Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Eau de Shalimar.

## At a glance

|  | Eau de Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Longevity | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Eau de Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 33% | 25% |
| Autumn | 23% | 34% |
| Summer | 29% | 13% |
| Winter | 14% | 28% |

## Occasions

|  | Eau de Shalimar | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 16% | 25% |
| Daytime | 23% | 18% |
| Casual | 22% | 18% |
| Nighttime | 16% | 24% |
| Office | 21% | 15% |

## Notes

In both: Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot, Orange

Only in this one:

- Eau de Shalimar: Lime
- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Green notes, Patchouli, Vetiver, Caramel, Tonka bean, Musk

## Accords

- Eau de Shalimar: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy
- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for Eau de Shalimar.

### Which one projects more?

Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Eau de Shalimar.

### Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial suits winter better: winter gets 28% 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 13% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

### Which one is rated higher?

Eau de Shalimar is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.1/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

### Which notes do they share?

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

## 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 details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial)

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