Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Ballerina No 3
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Ballerina No 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Delphine Lebeau-Krowiakj |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Ballerina No 3
Rose
Woody
Floral
Amber
Vanilla
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
Black PepperFuchsiaPink Pepper
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Black RoseViolet Leaf
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
OudVanillaCashmeranPatchouliAmbergrisSandalwoodCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Ballerina No 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 one doesn't whisper. The pepper kick lands first, no apology, and the oud brings the warmth without the weight. It's a rose with actual personality.Ballerina No 3