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    Miss Dupont vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Miss Dupont vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Miss DupontShalimar Parfum Initial
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20102011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Thierry Wasser
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Miss Dupont

    Woody
    Rose
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Green

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachGrapefruitGalbanum
    BergamotOrangeGreen Notes
    Heart
    RoseSandalwoodVetiver
    IrisPatchouliVetiverRoseJasmine
    Base
    VanilleAmber
    VanilleCaramelTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Miss Dupont vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Miss DupontShalimar Parfum Initial
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The opening is the whole argument. Grapefruit's tartness against ripe peach, it sounds like breakfast. It isn't. That first hour is sharp, warm, and strangely addictive. Some will find it too much.Miss Dupont
    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