Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
388 The Only One 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 - 388 The Only One EDP
No. 388 follows Dolce & Gabbana's The Only One coffee-caramel-floral template closely, but the rose and iris heart is quieter and the vanilla-caramel base sweetens faster, giving a simpler, less powdery result that fades sooner than the original.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar Parfum Initial
EDP
388 The Only One
EDP
Notes
Shalimar Parfum Initial
388 The Only One
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Bergamot
41%
vs
40%
Orange
30%
vs
28%
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Green
28%
Only in 388 The Only One
Violet
32%
Accords
Shalimar Parfum Initial
388 The Only One
Performance
Shalimar Parfum Initial
388 The Only One
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
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.
388 The Only One
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities
Both lean powdery, sweet
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
388 The Only One EDP
3ml
Not available
30ml
Not available
50ml
Not available
100ml
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