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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 InitialTendre Madeleine
BrandGuerlainLes Senteurs Gourmandes
Release year2011No 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

Seasons
Shalimar Parfum InitialTendre Madeleine
Autumn34%38%
Winter28%38%
Spring25%17%
Summer13%7%
Occasions
Shalimar Parfum InitialTendre Madeleine
Evening25%22%
Casual18%26%
Nighttime24%17%
Daytime18%19%
Office15%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

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Tendre Madeleine

  1. Citrus
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. 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.