Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Absolue Hot As Rose
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Absolue Hot As Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Absolu |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Alberto Morillas, Alexandra Monet |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Absolue Hot As Rose
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
Blackcurrant Bud
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
RosemaryThyme
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
RoseJuniperCypress
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Absolue Hot As Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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 is rose without the velvet gloves. The aromatic herbs don't coddle it, they challenge it, keep it awake, stop it from becoming another pretty thing that bores you by noon.Absolue Hot As Rose