Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau vs L'Initial

People who smelled both say they have some resemblance. L'Initial projects more strongly, and L'Initial leans more masculine.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • L'Initial projects more strongly.
  • L'Initial leans more masculine.
Based on a few votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of citrus fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on lots of votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes

What they're made of

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Floral
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh spicy
Top notes
Heart notes

L'Initial

Main accords
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Almond
  • Caramel
  • Citrus
  • Earthy
Top notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau if…

  • you want one that projects more softly
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick L'Initial if…

  • you want one that projects more strongly
  • you want one that leans more masculine