# Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique share 2 of their 10 notes (20%). Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence. Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique is the more citrusy of the two.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 36% |
| Winter | 39% | 36% |
| Spring | 17% | 19% |
| Summer | 5% | 9% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 27% | 29% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 28% |
| Casual | 18% | 18% |
| Daytime | 16% | 13% |
| Office | 12% | 11% |

## Notes

In both: Iris, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla / Mexican vanilla)

Only in this one:

- Shalimar L'Essence: Vanillin (Ethyl vanillin), Bergamot, Rose (Rose absolute)
- Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique: Caramel, Chocolate, Frankincense, Tonka bean, Opoponax

## Accords

- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence.

### Which one projects more?

Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique 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 39% of the season votes for Shalimar L'Essence and 36% for Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique.

### Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.5/10.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Iris, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla / Mexican vanilla).

## 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 Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-ode-a-la-vanille-sur-la-route-du-mexique)
- [Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route du Mexique dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-ode-a-la-vanille-sur-la-route-du-mexique)

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