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    Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Unforgivable Women Black

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    Shalimar Parfum Initial rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Unforgivable Women Black
    Shalimar Parfum InitialUnforgivable Women Black
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112008
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser—
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Unforgivable Women Black

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Woody
    Coconut
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    Piña ColadaRed AppleBergamotCassia
    Heart
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    Coconut MilkPineappleOrange BlossomIris
    Base
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk
    SandalwoodPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shalimar Parfum Initial vs. Unforgivable Women Black
    Shalimar Parfum InitialUnforgivable Women Black
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 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
    The piña colada effect is the whole point and the whole debate. Sweet enough to own that tropical Gourmand territory, but the patchouli and iris in the base keep it from sliding into sunscreen.Unforgivable Women Black