Shalimar Millésime Tonka vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain

Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Shalimar Millésime Tonka and Shalimar Parfum Initial share 6 of their 13 notes (46%). Shalimar Parfum Initial is the more citrusy of the two. Voters pick Shalimar Millésime Tonka mostly for winter and Shalimar Parfum Initial for autumn.

At a glance

	Shalimar Millésime Tonka	Shalimar Parfum Initial
Brand	Guerlain	Guerlain
Release year	2022	2011
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 Tonka	Shalimar Parfum Initial
Autumn	41%	34%
Winter	42%	28%
Spring	13%	25%
Summer	0%	13%

Occasions
	Shalimar Millésime Tonka	Shalimar Parfum Initial
Evening	30%	25%
Nighttime	27%	24%
Casual	19%	18%
Daytime	14%	18%
Office	10%	15%

Notes

6 of 13 notes in both (46%)

Only in Shalimar Millésime Tonka

Almond(Bitter almond)

In both

Bergamot
Rose(Rose absolute / Rose)
Iris
Jasmine(Jasmine sambac / Jasmine)
Tonka bean(Tonka bean absolute / Tonka bean)
Vanilla

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

Green notes
Orange
Patchouli
Vetiver
Caramel
Musk

Accords

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

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

Which one projects more?

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

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar Millésime Tonka suits winter better: winter gets 42% 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 0% for Shalimar Millésime Tonka.

Which one is rated higher?

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

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Rose (Rose absolute / Rose), Iris, Jasmine (Jasmine sambac / Jasmine), Tonka bean (Tonka bean absolute / Tonka bean), Vanilla.