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    Armani Prive La Femme Bleue vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial

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    Armani Prive La Femme Bleue rates higher with the community, while Shalimar Parfum Initial projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Armani Prive La Femme Bleue vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Armani Prive La Femme BleueShalimar Parfum Initial
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20112011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerSerge MajoullierThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Armani Prive La Femme Bleue

    Iris
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Cacao
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Amber

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    Heart
    ChocolateIncense
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    Base
    FrankincenseIrisVanilla
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Armani Prive La Femme Bleue vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Armani Prive La Femme BleueShalimar Parfum Initial
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This was a limited run of 1,000 bottles for the 2011 collection. The powdery iris alone would make it worth finding. The vanilla-chocolate warmth underneath is what makes people ask what you're.Armani Prive La Femme Bleue
    The parfum concentration is richer than the EDT, yet the iris and caramel blend feels surprisingly light. Perfect for those seeking classic elegance without the weight.Shalimar Parfum Initial