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Shalimar vs Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Shalimar and Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau share 4 of their 10 notes (40%). Shalimar lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau. Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

At a glance

ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year19862012
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
8.0/101,000+ votes
8.0/10100+ votes
Longevity
8.5/10
7.5/10
Sillage
8.0/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Autumn37%27%
Winter38%20%
Spring17%31%
Summer8%22%
Occasions
ShalimarShalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Evening34%19%
Nighttime32%19%
Daytime12%23%
Casual14%20%
Office7%19%

Notes

4 of 10 notes in both (40%)

Only in Shalimar

  • Blossoms
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Balsamic notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka bean

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

  • Neroli
  • Citrus notes

Accords

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one projects more?

Shalimar projects more: sillage 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 20% for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau suits summer better: summer gets 22% of its season votes, against 8% for Shalimar.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.0/10.

Which notes do they share?

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

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