# Shalimar vs Shalimar L'Essence

Shalimar and Shalimar L'Essence share 4 of their 9 notes (44%). Shalimar lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence. Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar L'Essence.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar | Shalimar L'Essence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 1986 | 2025 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar | Shalimar L'Essence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 38% | 39% |
| Autumn | 37% | 39% |
| Spring | 17% | 17% |
| Summer | 8% | 5% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar | Shalimar L'Essence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 34% | 27% |
| Nighttime | 32% | 26% |
| Casual | 14% | 18% |
| Daytime | 12% | 16% |
| Office | 7% | 12% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Rose (Rose / Rose absolute), Iris, Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla)

Only in this one:

- Shalimar: Blossoms, Jasmine, Balsamic notes, Tonka bean
- Shalimar L'Essence: Vanillin (Ethyl vanillin)

## Accords

- Shalimar: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Woody, Oriental
- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence.

### Which one projects more?

Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar L'Essence.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 38% of the season votes for Shalimar and 39% for Shalimar L'Essence.

### Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar L'Essence is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Rose (Rose / Rose absolute), Iris, Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla).

## More

- [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)
- [Shalimar L'Essence details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-l-essence)
- [Shalimar L'Essence dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-l-essence)

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