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Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar L'Essence

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Parfum Initial share 4 of their 13 notes (31%). Shalimar Parfum Initial is the more citrusy of the two. Voters pick Shalimar L'Essence mostly for winter and Shalimar Parfum Initial for autumn.

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At a glance

Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Parfum Initial
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year20252011
Rating
8.5/10100+ votes
8.0/10500+ votes
Longevity
8.0/10
8.0/10
Sillage
7.5/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn39%34%
Winter39%28%
Spring17%25%
Summer5%13%
Occasions
Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Parfum Initial
Evening27%25%
Nighttime26%24%
Casual18%18%
Daytime16%18%
Office12%15%

Notes

4 of 13 notes in both (31%)

Only in Shalimar L'Essence

  • Vanillin(Ethyl vanillin)

In both

  • Iris
  • Vanilla(Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla)
  • Bergamot
  • Rose(Rose absolute / Rose)

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

  • Green notes
  • Orange
  • Patchouli
  • Jasmine
  • Vetiver
  • Caramel
  • Tonka bean
  • Musk

Accords

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.0/10 for Shalimar L'Essence, 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Shalimar L'Essence, 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar L'Essence suits winter better: winter gets 39% of its season votes, against 28% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial suits summer better: summer gets 13% of its season votes, against 5% for Shalimar L'Essence.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar L'Essence is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Iris, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla), Bergamot, Rose (Rose absolute / Rose).

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