# Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Millésime Iris

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Millésime Iris overlap 49% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Voters pick Shalimar L'Essence mostly for winter and Shalimar Millésime Iris for autumn. Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community: 8.6/10 against 8.3/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Sillage | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 39% |
| Winter | 39% | 36% |
| Spring | 17% | 19% |
| Summer | 5% | 6% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 27% | 26% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 23% |
| Casual | 18% | 21% |
| Daytime | 16% | 16% |
| Office | 12% | 13% |

## Notes

In both: Bourbon vanilla, Bergamot

Only in this one:

- Shalimar L'Essence: Iris, Ethyl vanillin, Vanilla, Rose absolute
- Shalimar Millésime Iris: Rose, Iris pallida, White musk

## Accords

- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Millésime Iris: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence, 7.9/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.4/10 for Shalimar L'Essence, 7.3/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 39% of the season votes for Shalimar L'Essence and 36% for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

### Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar L'Essence is rated higher: 8.6/10 against 8.3/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bourbon vanilla, Bergamot.

## More

- [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)
- [Shalimar Millésime Iris details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-millesime-iris)
- [Shalimar Millésime Iris dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-millesime-iris)

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