# Shalimar Parfum Initial vs 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 | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 |

## 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

In both: Bergamot, Jasmine (Jasmine / Indian jasmine sambac), Vanilla (Vanilla / Indian vanilla / Tahitian vanilla), Musk (Musk / White musk)

Only in this one:

- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Green notes, Orange, Patchouli, Iris, Rose, Vetiver, Caramel, Tonka bean
- Shalimar Souffle de Parfum: Lemon, Mandarin orange, Orange blossom (Orange blossom water absolute)

## Accords

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

## 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).

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

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