# Shalimar Millésime Iris vs 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.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar Millésime Iris | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2023 | 2011 |
| Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar Millésime Iris | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 34% |
| Winter | 36% | 28% |
| Spring | 19% | 25% |
| Summer | 6% | 13% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar Millésime Iris | Shalimar Parfum Initial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 26% | 25% |
| Nighttime | 23% | 24% |
| Casual | 21% | 18% |
| Daytime | 16% | 18% |
| Office | 13% | 15% |

## Notes

In both: Rose, Vanilla (Bourbon vanilla / Vanilla), Musk (White musk / Musk), Bergamot

Only in this one:

- Shalimar Millésime Iris: Iris pallida
- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Green notes, Orange, Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, Vetiver, Caramel, Tonka bean

## Accords

- Shalimar Millésime Iris: Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery
- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody

## 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.

## More

- [Shalimar Millésime Iris details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-millesime-iris)
- [Shalimar Millésime Iris dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-millesime-iris)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial)
- [Shalimar Parfum Initial dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-parfum-initial)

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