Shalimar Parfum Initial vs Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

Guerlain

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Guerlain

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

Shalimar Parfum Initial and Shalimar Souffle de Parfum share 4 of their 15 notes (27%). Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum. Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum.

At a glance

	Shalimar Parfum Initial	Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Brand	Guerlain	Guerlain
Release year	2011	2014
Rating	8.0/10500+ votes	7.5/10100+ votes
Longevity	8.0/10	7.0/10
Sillage	7.5/10	6.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
	Shalimar Parfum Initial	Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Autumn	34%	26%
Spring	25%	33%
Winter	28%	16%
Summer	13%	25%

Occasions
	Shalimar Parfum Initial	Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Daytime	18%	24%
Casual	18%	23%
Evening	25%	15%
Nighttime	24%	16%
Office	15%	20%

Notes

4 of 15 notes in both (27%)

Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial

Green notes
Orange
Patchouli
Iris
Rose
Vetiver
Caramel
Tonka bean

In both

Bergamot
Jasmine(Jasmine / Indian jasmine sambac)
Vanilla(Vanilla / Indian vanilla / Tahitian vanilla)
Musk(Musk / White musk)

Only in Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

Lemon
Mandarin orange
Orange blossom(Orange blossom water absolute)

Accords

Citrus: Shalimar Parfum Initial, Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Floral: Shalimar Parfum Initial, Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Sweet: Shalimar Parfum Initial, Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Gourmand: Shalimar Parfum Initial, Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Fresh: Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Fruity: Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Spicy: Shalimar Parfum Initial
Woody: Shalimar Parfum Initial

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum.

Which one projects more?

Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum.

Which one suits winter better?

Shalimar Parfum Initial suits winter better: winter gets 28% of its season votes, against 16% for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum.

Which one suits summer better?

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum suits summer better: summer gets 25% of its season votes, against 13% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Parfum Initial is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.5/10 for Shalimar Souffle de Parfum.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Jasmine (Jasmine / Indian jasmine sambac), Vanilla (Vanilla / Indian vanilla / Tahitian vanilla), Musk (Musk / White musk).