L'Heure Bleue vs Shalimar
L'Heure Bleue and Shalimar share 4 of their 13 notes (31%). Shalimar is the more citrusy of the two. Voters pick L'Heure Bleue mostly for autumn and Shalimar for winter.
Share
At a glance
| L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | No data | 1986 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 8.5/10500+ votes | 8.0/101,000+ votes |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
When to wear
| L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 33% | 37% |
| Winter | 30% | 38% |
| Spring | 24% | 17% |
| Summer | 12% | 8% |
| L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 29% | 34% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 32% |
| Casual | 18% | 14% |
| Daytime | 15% | 12% |
| Office | 11% | 7% |
Notes
4 of 13 notes in both (31%)
Only in L'Heure Bleue
- Aniseed
- Carnation
- Neroli
- Benzoin
- Violet
In both
- Bergamot
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
- Iris
Only in Shalimar
- Blossoms
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Balsamic notes
Accords
- Floral: L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar
- Sweet: L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar
- Spicy: L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar
- Woody: L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar
- Oriental: L'Heure Bleue, Shalimar
- Citrus: Shalimar
- Powdery: L'Heure Bleue
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Their longevity is about the same: 8.5/10 for L'Heure Bleue, 8.5/10 for Shalimar.
Which one projects more?
Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for L'Heure Bleue.
Which one suits winter better?
Shalimar suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 30% for L'Heure Bleue.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 12% of the season votes for L'Heure Bleue and 8% for Shalimar.
Which one is rated higher?
L'Heure Bleue is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Iris.
