Is Perfume Parlour Garden of Love a dupe of Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial?
Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Garden of Love EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Iris, Tonka Bean, Rose
Adds fruity notes, drops caramel and musk
Where to buy
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