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    Ibisco vs. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

    Ibisco by L'Erbolario bottle

    Ibisco

    L'Erbolario
    Eau de Parfum2013
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Ibisco peaks in fall, while Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ibisco vs. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
    IbiscoGuerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20132012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ibisco

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Yellow Floral
    Floral
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Woody

    Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Iris
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Aromatic
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Elemi ResinLemonCorianderOrangeCardamom
    BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
    Heart
    Ylang-YlangHibiscusVanillaOrris RootJasmineRose
    IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
    Base
    AmberPatchouliMusk
    VanilleTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ibisco vs. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
    IbiscoGuerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweet enough to flirt, grounded enough to stay. The vanilla and hibiscus heart doesn't announce itself, it settles, powdery and warm, like something you'd find in a vintage Italian apothecary.Ibisco
    This flanker takes the Shalimar DNA and strips it down to something lighter, but make no mistake, the vanilla and tonka still anchor this in warmth. It's a bright, elegant start.Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau