Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. 1000 Bandits
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while 1000 Bandits projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | 1000 Bandits | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Angéline Leporini |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
1000 Bandits
Woody
Floral
Mossy
Fruity
Aromatic
Earthy
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
JuniperBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
OsmanthusRoseAngelica
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
Woody NotesOakmossRumOudMitti AttarPapyrusPatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | 1000 Bandits | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 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
This is the one that'll catch you off guard. Most fragrances announce themselves and deliver. 1000 Bandits opens like something polite, then lets the bandits loose.1000 Bandits