# 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 Initial | Tocade (1994) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Rochas |
| Release year | 2011 | 1994 |
| Rating | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Sillage | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Shalimar Parfum Initial | Tocade (1994) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 34% | 35% |
| Winter | 28% | 32% |
| Spring | 25% | 21% |
| Summer | 13% | 12% |

## Occasions

|  | Shalimar Parfum Initial | Tocade (1994) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 25% | 27% |
| Nighttime | 24% | 26% |
| Daytime | 18% | 18% |
| Casual | 18% | 16% |
| Office | 15% | 12% |

## Notes

In both: Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Vanilla, Musk

Only in this one:

- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Green notes, Orange, Vetiver, Caramel, Tonka bean
- Tocade (1994): Freesia, Magnolia, Orchid, Geranium, Lily of the valley, Amber, Cedarwood

## Accords

- Shalimar Parfum Initial: Citrus, Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody
- Tocade (1994): Floral, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, 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.

## 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)
- [Tocade (1994) details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/rochas-tocade-1994-eau-de-toilette)
- [Tocade (1994) dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/rochas-tocade-1994-eau-de-toilette)

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