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Shalimar Parfum Initial Eau de Parfum bottle Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Garden of Love Eau de Parfum bottle Garden of Love 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.
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Our Verdict - Garden of Love EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Shalimar Parfum Initial - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Orange, Green notes, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
Garden of Love EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 41% vs 37%
Orange 30% vs 33%
Green 27% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Iris 28% vs 18%
Rose 14% vs 27%
Jasmine 14% vs 22%
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Patchouli 22% Vetiver 20%
Only in Garden of Love
Fruity 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 24% vs 19%
Only in Shalimar Parfum Initial
Caramel 28% Musk 19%
Only in Garden of Love
Patchouli 31% Vetiver 27%

Accords

Shalimar Parfum Initial Garden of Love
100%
Vanilla
85%
Citrus
90%
89%
Powdery
42%
84%
Woody
54%
83%
Iris
82%
Earthy
Floral
78%
77%
Sweet
72%
Caramel
70%
Aromatic
Green
66%
64%
Patchouli
100%
Citrus shared
85%
90%
Powdery shared
89%
42%
Woody shared
84%
54%
83%
82%
78%
77%
72%
70%
66%
64%

Performance

Shalimar Parfum Initial Garden of Love
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Garden of Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
Garden of Love EDP
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