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Shalimar Millésime Iris vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Iris perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Millésime Iris

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Shalimar Millésime Iris and Shalimar Parfum Initial share 4 of their 13 notes (31%). Shalimar Parfum Initial is the more citrusy of the two.

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At a glance

Shalimar Millésime IrisShalimar Parfum Initial
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year20232011
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 Millésime IrisShalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn39%34%
Winter36%28%
Spring19%25%
Summer6%13%
Occasions
Shalimar Millésime IrisShalimar Parfum Initial
Evening26%25%
Nighttime23%24%
Casual21%18%
Daytime16%18%
Office13%15%

Notes

4 of 13 notes in both (31%)

Only in Shalimar Millésime Iris

  • Iris pallida

In both

  • Rose
  • Vanilla(Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla)
  • Musk(White musk / Musk)
  • Bergamot

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

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

Accords

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.0/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris, 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Shalimar Millésime Iris, 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar Millésime Iris suits winter better: winter gets 36% 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 6% for Shalimar Millésime Iris.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Millésime Iris is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Rose, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla), Musk (White musk / Musk), Bergamot.

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