Shalimar Parfum Initial vs Tendre Madeleine
Shalimar Parfum Initial and Tendre Madeleine overlap 55% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Tendre Madeleine. Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Tendre Madeleine.
At a glance
| Shalimar Parfum Initial | Tendre Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Guerlain | Les Senteurs Gourmandes |
| Release year | 2011 | No data |
| Rating | 8.1/10682 votes | 7.5/10458 votes |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 |
When to wear
| Shalimar Parfum Initial | Tendre Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 34% | 38% |
| Winter | 28% | 38% |
| Spring | 25% | 17% |
| Summer | 13% | 7% |
| Shalimar Parfum Initial | Tendre Madeleine | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 25% | 22% |
| Casual | 18% | 26% |
| Nighttime | 24% | 17% |
| Daytime | 18% | 19% |
| Office | 15% | 15% |
Notes
In both
- Orange
- Bergamot
- Jasmine
- Vanilla
- Tonka bean
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Only in this one
- Green notes
- Patchouli
- Iris
- Rose
- Vetiver
- Caramel
- Musk
Tendre Madeleine
Only in this one
- Almond
- Lavender
- Cinnamon
Accords
Shalimar Parfum Initial
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
Tendre Madeleine
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Shalimar Parfum Initial lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Tendre Madeleine.
Which one projects more?
Shalimar Parfum Initial projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Tendre Madeleine.
Which one suits winter better?
Tendre Madeleine suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 28% for Shalimar Parfum Initial.
Which one suits summer better?
Shalimar Parfum Initial suits summer better: summer gets 13% of its season votes, against 7% for Tendre Madeleine.
Which one is rated higher?
Shalimar Parfum Initial is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for Tendre Madeleine.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla, Tonka bean.

