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    Side by side

    Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Iris Tenue

    Very similar
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    Shalimar Parfum Initial projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Iris Tenue
    Shalimar Parfum InitialIris Tenue
    ConcentrationParfum
    Launched20112020
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Iris Tenue

    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Floral
    Musky
    Yellow Floral
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    BergamotYlang-Ylang
    Heart
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    IrisHawthorn
    Base
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk
    MuskVanillaTobacco

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Iris Tenue
    Shalimar Parfum InitialIris Tenue
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The parfum concentration is richer than the EDT, yet the iris and caramel blend feels surprisingly light. Perfect for those seeking classic elegance without the weight.Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Iris Tenue isn't trying to announce itself. That's the whole point. It's refined by vanilla, given edge by tobacco, and built around an iris that refuses to disappear even as the composition settles.Iris Tenue