Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Ambre Antique
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Ambre Antique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Nicolas Vu |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Ambre Antique
White Floral
Iris
Powdery
Citrus
Vanilla
Rose
Floral
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
Bergamot
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Orris RootJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
AmbergrisVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Ambre Antique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This isn't another amber added to the pile, it IS the pile. 1905's answer to the question, and still the reference. The orris and floral absolutes lift it into something refined rather than heavy.Ambre Antique