Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Daylight Parfum
Is Shalimar L'Essence better than Daylight Parfum?
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Rose
Amberbalsamicmusky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shalimar L'Essence and Daylight Parfum?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Daylight Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2024 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar L'Essence and Daylight Parfum smell?
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Daylight Parfum
Musky
Rose
Amber
Floral
Balsamic
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar L'Essence and Daylight Parfum share?
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
PlumNeroliLemon
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
AmbrettolideRoseCarnationPeach
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
SandalwoodPatchouliPraline
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar L'Essence or Daylight Parfum?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Daylight Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar L'Essence and Daylight Parfum?
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
A rose doesn't need to shout. This one doesn't. But you'll catch it on your collar six hours later and remember exactly who was wearing it. That's the trick.Daylight Parfum
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