Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Nari Vimala
Is Shalimar L'Essence better than Nari Vimala?
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Madagascar Vanilla
VanillaPowderySweet
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Nari Vimala?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Nari Vimala | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Nutt Wesshasartar |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar L'Essence and Nari Vimala smell?
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Nari Vimala
Powdery
Sweet
Coconut
Vanilla
Savory
Green
Lactonic
Tropical
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar L'Essence and Nari Vimala share?
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
Pandanus leafOrris Root
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Jasmine riceCoconut MilkBanana LeafVanilla
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
CaramelSandalwoodPaperPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanBenzoinMyrrh
Vanilla
Gourmandy Notes
Almond
Caramel
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar L'Essence and Nari Vimala work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar L'Essence or Nari Vimala?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Nari Vimala | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar L'Essence and Nari Vimala?
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
Banana in coconut milk is a bold dessert to build a perfume around. Rice adds an unexpected savory edge that keeps it from sliding into pure dessert territory.Nari Vimala
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