# 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.

## At a glance

|  | L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | No data | 1986 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 33% | 37% |
| Winter | 30% | 38% |
| Spring | 24% | 17% |
| Summer | 12% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | L'Heure Bleue | Shalimar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 29% | 34% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 32% |
| Casual | 18% | 14% |
| Daytime | 15% | 12% |
| Office | 11% | 7% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka bean, Iris

Only in this one:

- L'Heure Bleue: Aniseed, Carnation, Neroli, Benzoin, Violet
- Shalimar: Blossoms, Rose, Jasmine, Balsamic notes

## Accords

- L'Heure Bleue: Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental

## 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.

## More

- [L'Heure Bleue details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-l-heure-bleue-eau-de-parfum)
- [L'Heure Bleue dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-l-heure-bleue-eau-de-parfum)
- [Shalimar details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-eau-de-parfum)
- [Shalimar dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-eau-de-parfum)

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