Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
Is Shalimar L'Essence better than Shalimar Ode a la Vanille?
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community, while Shalimar Ode a la Vanille projects louder.
Why this score
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 Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode a la Vanille?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Ode a la Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2010 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode a la Vanille smell?
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
No accord data yet.
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode a la Vanille share?
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
—Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
—Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
—Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode a la Vanille work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar L'Essence or Shalimar Ode a la Vanille?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Shalimar Ode a la Vanille | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar L'Essence and Shalimar Ode a la Vanille?
This is not your grandmother's Shalimar. L'Essence takes the classic in a more abstract direction with incense and almond leading the charge. The vanilla is still there but draped in smoke and iris.Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla done the Guerlain way, boozy, resinous, warm. No marshmallow. No sweetness for its own sake. If you've wanted to love Shalimar but found it too smoky.Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
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