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    Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Sargasso

    Moderately similar
    Sargasso by Oscar de la Renta bottle

    Sargasso

    Oscar de la Renta
    Eau de Toilette2012
    New comparison

    Is Shalimar Parfum Initial better than Sargasso?

    Shalimar Parfum Initial wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Gender alignment
    Accord profile overlap
    Patchouli
    citrusaromaticpatchouli

    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 Parfum Initial and Sargasso?

    Key facts: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Sargasso
    Shalimar Parfum InitialSargasso
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20112012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry WasserCalice Becker, Irina Burlakova
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do Shalimar Parfum Initial and Sargasso smell?

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Sargasso

    Marine
    Aquatic
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Ozonic
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Shalimar Parfum Initial and Sargasso share?

    Top
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    Mandarin OrangeJuniperLemonPetitgrainMint
    Heart
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    CucumberFennelMastic
    Base
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk
    CypressDriftwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Shalimar Parfum Initial or Sargasso?

    Community verdict: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Sargasso
    Shalimar Parfum InitialSargasso
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Shalimar Parfum Initial and Sargasso?

    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
    The Sargasso Sea is famous for being becalmed, still, warm, golden. That's this. Not every aquatic chases the surf. Some just hold the light on the water and let it last.Sargasso

    Good to know

    About Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Sargasso.