The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and orange. The heart brings iris and patchouli. On the skin it settles into vanilla and caramel. Overall it smells vanilla and powdery.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Shalimar Parfum Initial notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP
Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP is made by Guerlain. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits Shalimar Parfum Initial
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
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Will people notice Shalimar Parfum Initial?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like vanilla and caramel are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Mugler A*Men has more depth.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld but less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2016.
Shalimar Parfum Initial dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (9 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (8 shared notes) and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Can men wear Shalimar Parfum Initial?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Shalimar Parfum Initial come out?
It came out in 2011.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on vanilla and powdery.
What is the difference between Shalimar Parfum Initial EDP and Shalimar Extrait?
The other one is the Extrait and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.