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Shalimar L'Essence vs Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar L'Essence perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar L'Essence

Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum share 4 of their 10 notes (40%). Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is the more citrusy of the two. Voters pick Shalimar L'Essence mostly for winter and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum for autumn.

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At a glance

Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Philtre de Parfum
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year20252020
Rating
8.5/10100+ votes
8.5/10100+ votes
Longevity
8.0/10
8.0/10
Sillage
7.5/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Philtre de Parfum
Autumn39%31%
Winter39%26%
Spring17%28%
Summer5%15%
Occasions
Shalimar L'EssenceShalimar Philtre de Parfum
Nighttime26%22%
Evening27%20%
Casual18%21%
Daytime16%19%
Office12%16%

Notes

4 of 10 notes in both (40%)

Only in Shalimar L'Essence

  • Vanillin(Ethyl vanillin)

In both

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

Only in Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Jasmine
  • Patchouli
  • Tolu balm

Accords

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

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 Philtre de Parfum.

Which one projects more?

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

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar L'Essence suits winter better: winter gets 39% of its season votes, against 26% for Shalimar Philtre de Parfum.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum suits summer better: summer gets 15% of its season votes, against 5% for Shalimar L'Essence.

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), Bergamot, Rose (Rose absolute / Rose).

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