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Shalimar Parfum Initial vs Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum perfume bottle

Guerlain

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

Shalimar Parfum Initial and Shalimar Philtre de Parfum share 6 of their 15 notes (40%). Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

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At a glance

Shalimar Parfum InitialShalimar Philtre de Parfum
BrandGuerlainGuerlain
Release year20112020
Rating
8.0/10500+ votes
8.5/10100+ votes
Longevity
8.0/10
8.0/10
Sillage
7.5/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Shalimar Parfum InitialShalimar Philtre de Parfum
Autumn34%31%
Winter28%26%
Spring25%28%
Summer13%15%
Occasions
Shalimar Parfum InitialShalimar Philtre de Parfum
Nighttime24%22%
Evening25%20%
Casual18%21%
Daytime18%19%
Office15%16%

Notes

6 of 15 notes in both (40%)

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

  • Green notes
  • Orange
  • Vetiver
  • Caramel
  • Tonka bean
  • Musk

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Patchouli
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Rose
  • Vanilla

Only in Shalimar Philtre de Parfum

  • Lavender
  • Lemon
  • Tolu balm

Accords

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

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

Which one projects more?

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

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 28% of the season votes for Shalimar Parfum Initial and 26% for Shalimar Philtre de Parfum.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 13% of the season votes for Shalimar Parfum Initial and 15% for Shalimar Philtre de Parfum.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 8.0/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Vanilla.

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