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Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau vs Tendre Madeleine

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Tendre Madeleine overlap 51% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau is the fresher of the two. Voters pick Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau mostly for spring and Tendre Madeleine for autumn.

At a glance

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'EauTendre Madeleine
BrandGuerlainLes Senteurs Gourmandes
Release year2012No data
Rating
8.0/10364 votes
7.5/10458 votes
Longevity
7.4/10
7.2/10
Sillage
6.8/10
6.6/10

When to wear

Seasons
Shalimar Parfum Initial L'EauTendre Madeleine
Autumn27%38%
Winter20%38%
Spring31%17%
Summer22%7%
Occasions
Shalimar Parfum Initial L'EauTendre Madeleine
Casual20%26%
Daytime23%19%
Evening19%22%
Nighttime19%17%
Office19%15%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Jasmine
  • Tonka bean
  • Vanilla

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Only in this one

  • Neroli
  • Citrus notes

Tendre Madeleine

Only in this one

  • Almond
  • Orange
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon

Accords

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Sweet
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy

Tendre Madeleine

  1. Citrus
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 7.4/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau, 7.2/10 for Tendre Madeleine.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.8/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau, 6.6/10 for Tendre Madeleine.

Which one suits winter better?

Tendre Madeleine suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 20% for Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau suits summer better: summer gets 22% of its season votes, against 7% for Tendre Madeleine.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Tendre Madeleine.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Jasmine, Tonka bean, Vanilla.