Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Suede Cream
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Suede Cream projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Suede Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Suede Cream
Tropical
Warm Spicy
Amber
Vanilla
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
MangoBergamotMagnolia
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Cashmere WoodSaffronPatchouliJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
VetiverVanillaBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Suede Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
The suede note here isn't decoration. It's the architecture. Mango is sweet, tropical, almost dessert-like on its own, but suede changes the conversation.Suede Cream