Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Chergui
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community, while Chergui projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar L'Essence | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2001 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Chergui
Amber
Sweet
Tobacco
Honey
Powdery
Green
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
HayTobacco LeafHoneyImmortelleRussian Leather
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
IrisRoseIncense
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
AmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar L'Essence | Chergui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
If you want the Moroccan desert in a bottle, this is it. Tobacco, honey, and incense create something rugged yet sweet. Not for those who prefer clean, aquatic fragrances.Chergui