# Shalimar Parfum Initial vs 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.

## At a glance

|  | Shalimar Parfum Initial | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Guerlain |
| Release year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar Parfum Initial | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 34% | 31% |
| Winter | 28% | 26% |
| Spring | 25% | 28% |
| Summer | 13% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar Parfum Initial | Shalimar Philtre de Parfum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nighttime | 24% | 22% |
| Evening | 25% | 20% |
| Casual | 18% | 21% |
| Daytime | 18% | 19% |
| Office | 15% | 16% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Green notes, Orange, Vetiver, Caramel, Tonka bean, Musk
- Shalimar Philtre de Parfum: Lavender, Lemon, Tolu balm

## Accords

- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody
- Shalimar Philtre de Parfum: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery

## 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.

## More

- [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)
- [Shalimar Philtre de Parfum details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-shalimar-philtre-de-parfum)
- [Shalimar Philtre de Parfum dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-shalimar-philtre-de-parfum)

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