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    Side by side

    Nari Vimala vs. Shalimar L'Essence

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Shalimar L'Essence rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nari Vimala vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Nari VimalaShalimar L'Essence
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20252018
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerNutt WesshasartarDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nari Vimala

    Powdery
    Sweet
    Coconut
    Vanilla
    Savory
    Green
    Lactonic
    Tropical

    Shalimar L'Essence

    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Iris
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Musky
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pandanus leafOrris Root
    BergamotAlmondIncense
    Heart
    Jasmine riceCoconut MilkBanana LeafVanilla
    IrisAmberMyrrhRose
    Base
    CaramelSandalwoodPaperPowdery Notes
    Madagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanBenzoinLeather

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nari Vimala vs. Shalimar L'Essence
    Nari VimalaShalimar L'Essence
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Banana in coconut milk is a bold dessert to build a perfume around. Rice adds an unexpected savory edge that keeps it from sliding into pure dessert territory.Nari Vimala
    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