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Shalimar Parfum Initial Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2011 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Fluffy Lemon Top Eau de Parfum bottle Fluffy Lemon Top EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
This legendary flanker deserves all the hype. A masterpiece that softened Shalimar's edges, making it a powdery, vanilla-dusted dream. It's scandalous that Guerlain ever discontinued this. If you can find a bottle, snap it up, but be prepared for intense patchouli if your skin chemistry amplifies it.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Fluffy Lemon Top EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. What starts as a lovely, bright citrus quickly devolves into something far more complex and divisive. Expect a buttery, gourmand-leaning opening, but don't be surprised when it veers into unexpected, earthy territory. Not for everyone, but certainly interesting.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
Fluffy Lemon Top EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 41% vs 37%
Orange 30% vs 33%
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Green 28%
Only in Fluffy Lemon Top
Mandarin 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 25%
Tonka Bean 24% vs 15%
Musk 19% vs 27%
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Caramel 28%
Only in Fluffy Lemon Top
Oakmoss 31%

Accords

Shalimar Parfum Initial Fluffy Lemon Top
100%
Vanilla
69%
85%
Citrus
100%
89%
Powdery
72%
84%
Woody
51%
83%
Iris
82%
Earthy
72%
Mossy
80%
77%
Sweet
73%
72%
Caramel
70%
Aromatic
Musky
69%
64%
Patchouli
Green
46%
Vanilla shared
100%
69%
Citrus shared
85%
100%
Powdery shared
89%
72%
Woody shared
84%
51%
83%
Earthy shared
82%
72%
80%
Sweet shared
77%
73%
72%
70%
69%
64%
46%

Performance

Shalimar Parfum Initial Fluffy Lemon Top
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate sillage and significant longevity, it's versatile enough for various settings. While perhaps a bit too alluring for a fully corporate office, its refined character makes it perfect for dates and evening events.

Fluffy Lemon Top

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its initial brightness makes it suitable for casual wear, but the potent, sometimes odd gourmand and mossy dry-down can be distracting for office settings. It's a scent that sparks conversation, making it a good fit for adventurous dates, though definitely too quirky for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, powdery, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
Fluffy Lemon Top EDP
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