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Shalimar Parfum Initial vs Tocade (1994)

Shalimar Parfum Initial and Tocade (1994) overlap 57% in notes and accords; 7 notes appear in both. Shalimar Parfum Initial is the more citrusy of the two. Shalimar Parfum Initial rates higher with the community: 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for Tocade (1994).

At a glance

Shalimar Parfum InitialTocade (1994)
BrandGuerlainRochas
Release year20111994
Rating
8.1/10682 votes
7.3/10231 votes
Longevity
8.2/10
8.1/10
Sillage
7.5/10
7.7/10

When to wear

Seasons
Shalimar Parfum InitialTocade (1994)
Autumn34%35%
Winter28%32%
Spring25%21%
Summer13%12%
Occasions
Shalimar Parfum InitialTocade (1994)
Evening25%27%
Nighttime24%26%
Daytime18%18%
Casual18%16%
Office15%12%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Patchouli
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Rose
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Only in this one

  • Green notes
  • Orange
  • Vetiver
  • Caramel
  • Tonka bean

Tocade (1994)

Only in this one

  • Freesia
  • Magnolia
  • Orchid
  • Geranium
  • Lily of the valley
  • Amber
  • Cedarwood

Accords

Shalimar Parfum Initial

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

Tocade (1994)

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

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.2/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial, 8.1/10 for Tocade (1994).

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.5/10 for Shalimar Parfum Initial, 7.7/10 for Tocade (1994).

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 28% of the season votes for Shalimar Parfum Initial and 32% for Tocade (1994).

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 13% of the season votes for Shalimar Parfum Initial and 12% for Tocade (1994).

Which one is rated higher?

Shalimar Parfum Initial is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for Tocade (1994).

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Vanilla, Musk.