Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Octave Aurum 25
Octave Aurum 25 projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Octave Aurum 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Octave Aurum 25
Woody
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Powdery
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
BergamotFrankincenseBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
LavenderIrisCoffee
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliCedarwoodOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Octave Aurum 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Not many fragrances can hold coffee and oud without tipping into heaviness. This one threads the needle, rich enough to intrigue, restrained enough to wear often.Octave Aurum 25