Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
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Side by side
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau vs. Ibisco
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau peaks in spring, while Ibisco belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | Ibisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
Ibisco
Aromatic
Citrus
Yellow Floral
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
Elemi ResinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom
Heart
IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrris RootJasmineRose
Base
VanilleTonka Bean
AmberPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | Ibisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Sweet enough to flirt, grounded enough to stay. The vanilla and hibiscus heart doesn't announce itself, it settles, powdery and warm, like something you'd find in a vintage Italian apothecary.Ibisco