Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Embrace Periwinkle & Iris
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker proves divisive, celebrated by many as a refined, modern Shalimar, yet dismissed by others as a soapy, powdery disappointment. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little middle ground.
Vera Wang's Embrace Periwinkle & Iris is a polarising sweet, powdery floral. While some find it a comforting, soft hug in a bottle, others are put off by its perceived artificiality, sickly sweetness, or resemblance to baby powder.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 25% | 27% |
| Floral | 31% | 26% |
| Fruity | 4% | 5% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 35% | 34% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 1% | 2% |
| Earthy | 4% | 5% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 18% | 17% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and strong longevity make it suitable for various settings, though it might be a bit too present for an office if over-sprayed. The elegant iris and warm vanilla base lend themselves well to dates and formal events, while its fresher aspects allows for casual wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft, intimate sillage and calming, non-offensive character make it suitable for office and casual wear. The dominant sweet and powdery accords are generally less appropriate for formal events, and its subtle nature doesn't project well for dates unless used as a personal 'hug' scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Iris, Floral accords and Iris, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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