Shalimar L'Essence
GuerlainEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Shalimar L'Essence vs. Parfait d'Orchidee
Is Shalimar L'Essence better than Parfait d'Orchidee?
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
IrisMadagascar VanillaMuskIncense
VanillaAmberPowderyIrisbalsamicviolet
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 Parfait d'Orchidee?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Parfait d'Orchidee | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Delphine Jelk | Jo Malone |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar L'Essence and Parfait d'Orchidee smell?
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Parfait d'Orchidee
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Iris
White Floral
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar L'Essence and Parfait d'Orchidee share?
Top
BergamotAlmondIncense
IncenseJasmineGinger
Heart
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
IrisSiam Benzoin
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
VanillaAmbergrisWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar L'Essence or Parfait d'Orchidee?
| Shalimar L'Essence | Parfait d'Orchidee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Parfait d'Orchidee?
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
Incense and vanilla shouldn't work together. One burns, the other comforts. But here they do, the smoke keeps the sweetness honest, and the vanilla makes the smoke feel warm instead of austere.Parfait d'Orchidee
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