Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain

Name: Shalimar Parfum Initial
Brand: Guerlain
Rating: 8.1 (688 reviews)

2011for women

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

8.1/10

688 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain is a widely worn Powdery Oriental perfume for women. Shalimar Parfum Initial was released in 2011. The composition is by Thierry Wasser. The top notes are Bergamot, Green and Orange; middle notes include Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka bean, Musk and Caramel. Autumn and winter are the best seasons to wear it. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (62% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 64% of votes
Smells mainly: powdery, oriental, floral

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

12 notes

Shalimar Parfum Initial features 12 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

688 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

536 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

501 ratings

7.3

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

816 season votes

Spring25%
Summer13%
Autumn33%
Winter28%

Who wears it

Men10%
Unisex27%
Women64%

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