Shalimar Parfum Initial
GuerlainParfum2011
Side by side
Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. The Taste of Fragrance Alien
The Taste of Fragrance Alien wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shalimar Parfum Initial | The Taste of Fragrance Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Thierry Wasser | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Citrus
Iris
Earthy
Caramel
Sweet
The Taste of Fragrance Alien
Amber
White Floral
Caramel
Woody
Sweet
Musky
Balsamic
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
JasmineCaramel
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
Cashmere Wood
Base
VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk
White Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shalimar Parfum Initial | The Taste of Fragrance Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
Some fragrances smell like an occasion. This one tastes like one. The caramel doesn't soften Alien, it rewrites it, turns jasmine and white amber into something you could almost eat.The Taste of Fragrance Alien