# Shalimar L'Essence vs 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.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 31% |
| Winter | 39% | 26% |
| Spring | 17% | 28% |
| Summer | 5% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nighttime | 26% | 22% |
| Evening | 27% | 20% |
| Casual | 18% | 21% |
| Daytime | 16% | 19% |
| Office | 12% | 16% |

## Notes

In both: Iris, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla), Bergamot, Rose (Rose absolute / Rose)

Only in this one:

- Shalimar L'Essence: Vanillin (Ethyl vanillin)
- Shalimar Philtre de Parfum: Lavender, Lemon, Jasmine, Patchouli, Tolu balm

## Accords

- Shalimar L'Essence: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Philtre de Parfum: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery

## 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).

## 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 Philtre de Parfum details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-philtre-de-parfum)
- [Shalimar Philtre de Parfum dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-philtre-de-parfum)

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