# Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Millésime Tonka overlap 62% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Shalimar L'Essence came out in 2025, Shalimar Millésime Tonka in 2022.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Tonka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Tonka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter | 39% | 42% |
| Autumn | 39% | 41% |
| Spring | 17% | 13% |
| Summer | 5% | 0% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Millésime Tonka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 27% | 30% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 27% |
| Casual | 18% | 19% |
| Daytime | 16% | 14% |
| Office | 12% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Iris, Vanilla, Bergamot, Rose absolute

Only in this one:

- Shalimar L'Essence: Ethyl vanillin, Bourbon vanilla
- Shalimar Millésime Tonka: Bitter almond, Jasmine sambac, Tonka bean absolute

## Accords

- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Millésime Tonka: 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, 8.2/10 for Shalimar Millésime Tonka.

### Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.4/10 for Shalimar L'Essence, 7.6/10 for Shalimar Millésime Tonka.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 39% of the season votes for Shalimar L'Essence and 42% for Shalimar Millésime Tonka.

### Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar L'Essence is rated higher: 8.6/10 against 8.5/10 for Shalimar Millésime Tonka.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Iris, Vanilla, Bergamot, Rose absolute.

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

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