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    Unforgivable Women Black vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Unforgivable Women Black vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Unforgivable Women BlackShalimar Parfum Initial
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20082011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Thierry Wasser
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Unforgivable Women Black

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Woody
    Coconut
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Shalimar Parfum Initial

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Citrus
    Iris
    Earthy
    Caramel
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Unforgivable Women Black vs. Shalimar Parfum Initial
    Unforgivable Women BlackShalimar Parfum Initial
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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