Shalimar Parfum Initial
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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.
This one's a quiet charmer, a lemon-vanilla dream that wears like a second skin. Sure, some grumble about longevity, but others swear it projects beautifully. It's not a screamer, but those who 'get' it, rate it as a versatile, everyday gem.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 15% |
| Floral | 19% | 20% |
| Fruity | 4% | 8% |
| Green | 12% | 9% |
| Sweet | 25% | 20% |
| Warm | 4% | 5% |
| Woody | 10% | 11% |
| Earthy | 15% | 11% |
| Animalic | 6% | 7% |
| Fresh | 14% | 24% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile, highlighted by reviewers as a 'nice casual scent' and 'everyday scent', makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While some debate its projection, its general subtlety prevents it from being ideal for formal events, and its pleasant sweetness would work for a relaxed date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Woody accords and Musk, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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