Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
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Side by side
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau vs. XXY
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau peaks in spring, while XXY belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | XXY | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2008 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | Jacques Flori |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
XXY
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Earthy
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
PeachBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
IrisYlang-YlangBlack PepperJasmine
Base
VanilleTonka Bean
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodVetiverMuskLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | XXY | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
The iris in XXY presents a compelling contradiction. Its powdery quality emerges first, soft and approachable, but beneath that surface lies something sharper, more clinical.XXY