Powder
Perfumer HEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Powder vs. Shalimar L'Essence
Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Powder | Shalimar L'Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Lyn Harris | Delphine Jelk |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Powder
Musky
Citrus
Sweet
Rose
Fruity
Floral
Ozonic
Vanilla
Shalimar L'Essence
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Iris
Sweet
Balsamic
Musky
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeRaspberry Leaf
BergamotAlmondIncense
Heart
RoseOrange BlossomViolet Leaf
IrisAmberMyrrhRose
Base
MuskIrisVanillaTonka BeanAmbrette Seed
Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Powder | Shalimar L'Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery fragrances usually divide the room. This one won't fill the room to begin with, and that's the point. The softness here isn't wallpaper. It's the warmth of skin after a warm shower.Powder
This is not your grandmother's Shalimar. L'Essence takes the classic in a more abstract direction with incense and almond leading the charge. The vanilla is still there but draped in smoke and iris.Shalimar L'Essence