Habit Rouge Parfum vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Habit Rouge Parfum projects more strongly, and Habit Rouge Parfum leans more masculine.

How alike are they?

People are split

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

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Habit Rouge Parfum projects more strongly.
  • Habit Rouge Parfum leans more masculine.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 80% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 60% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 80% of aromatic fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans masculineBased on lots of votes
Leans feminineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Habit Rouge Parfum

Main accords
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Balsamic
  • Citrus
  • Creamy
  • Fresh spicy

Shalimar Parfum Initial

Main accords
  • Aromatic
  • Caramel
  • Citrus
  • Earthy
  • Iris
  • Patchouli
Top notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Habit Rouge Parfum if…

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

Pick Shalimar Parfum Initial if…

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