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Shalimar vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Shalimar and Shalimar Parfum Initial share 6 of their 14 notes (43%). Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial. Voters pick Shalimar mostly for winter and Shalimar Parfum Initial for autumn.

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At a glance

ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year19862011
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
8.0/101,000+ votes
8.0/10500+ votes
Longevity
8.5/10
8.0/10
Sillage
8.0/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn37%34%
Winter38%28%
Spring17%25%
Summer8%13%
Occasions
ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial
Evening34%25%
Nighttime32%24%
Casual14%18%
Daytime12%18%
Office7%15%

Notes

6 of 14 notes in both (43%)

Only in Shalimar

  • Blossoms
  • Balsamic notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka bean

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

  • Green notes
  • Orange
  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Caramel
  • Musk

Accords

  1. Citrus: Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial
  2. Floral: Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial
  3. Sweet: Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial
  4. Spicy: Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial
  5. Woody: Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial
  6. Gourmand: Shalimar Parfum Initial
  7. Oriental: Shalimar

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one projects more?

Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 28% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 8% of the season votes for Shalimar and 13% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

Which notes do they share?

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

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