# Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau share 2 of their 9 notes (22%). Shalimar L'Essence lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau. Shalimar L'Essence projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2025 | 2012 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 27% |
| Winter | 39% | 20% |
| Spring | 17% | 31% |
| Summer | 5% | 22% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 27% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 26% | 19% |
| Daytime | 16% | 23% |
| Casual | 18% | 20% |
| Office | 12% | 19% |

## Notes

In both: Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla), Bergamot

Only in this one:

- Shalimar L'Essence: Iris, Vanillin (Ethyl vanillin), Rose (Rose absolute)
- Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau: Neroli, Citrus notes, Jasmine, Tonka bean

## Accords

- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar L'Essence lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

### Which one projects more?

Shalimar L'Essence projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

### Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar L'Essence suits winter better: winter gets 39% 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 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 L'Eau.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / 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 Parfum Initial L'Eau details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial-l-eau)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial-l-eau)

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