Blanc Violette
Histoires de ParfumsEau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Blanc Violette vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
Is Blanc Violette better than Shalimar Parfum Initial?
Shalimar Parfum Initial rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisBergamotWhite MuskVanille
powderyirissweetwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Blanc Violette and Shalimar Parfum Initial?
| Blanc Violette | Shalimar Parfum Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2005 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Gérald Ghislain | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Blanc Violette and Shalimar Parfum Initial smell?
Blanc Violette
Powdery
Violet
Iris
Sweet
Woody
Musky
Floral
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Citrus
Iris
Earthy
Caramel
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Blanc Violette and Shalimar Parfum Initial share?
Top
IrisBergamot
BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Star AniseYlang-Ylang
IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
Base
VioletRice powderWhite MuskSandalwoodVanille
VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletIrisYlang-Ylang
IrisRoseJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotOrange
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Blanc Violette and Shalimar Parfum Initial work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Blanc Violette or Shalimar Parfum Initial?
| Blanc Violette | Shalimar Parfum Initial | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Blanc Violette and Shalimar Parfum Initial?
Some will call it obsessive. Others call it coherent, violet in the top, the heart, and the base. The powdery iris and tropical ylang-ylang add dimension, but violet never fully leaves the room.Blanc Violette
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
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