Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
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Side by side
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau vs. Insolence
Is Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau better than Insolence?
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau rates higher with the community, while Insolence projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
IrisBergamotTonka BeanRose
vanillapowderyirisfloralsweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence?
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | Insolence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | Maurice Roucel, Sylvaine Delacourte |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
How do Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence smell?
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
Insolence
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Woody
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence share?
Top
BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotLemon
Heart
IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
VioletOrange BlossomRose
Base
VanilleTonka Bean
IrisMuskResinous NotesSandalwoodTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
VioletIrisOrange BlossomRose
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
BergamotLemon
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau or Insolence?
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | Insolence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence?
This flanker takes the Shalimar DNA and strips it down to something lighter, but make no mistake, the vanilla and tonka still anchor this in warmth. It's a bright, elegant start.Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
The name says one thing. The scent says another. Violet and raspberry up front, powdery and soft, then the whole Guerlain archive arrives, iris, sandalwood, that characteristic warmth.Insolence
The hunt
Where to buy Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau and Insolence
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | Insolence | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $20.29fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $74.16ecosmetics |
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