L'Initial vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

People who smelled both call them a fair match. 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 many 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 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Strong projectionStronger projection than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 80% of aromatic fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on a few votes
Leans feminineBased on many votes

What they're made of

L'Initial

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

Shalimar Parfum Initial

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

Which one is for you?

Pick L'Initial 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