Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Le Regent
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Le Regent | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| 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
Le Regent
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
Peru BalsamTolu Balsam
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
BenzoinVanillaAmbergris
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
OpoponaxGuaiac WoodLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Le Regent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 the fragrance for someone who doesn't need a room to know they've entered it. The balsamic sweetness isn't aggressive, it's the kind of confidence that sits across from you and doesn't say.Le Regent