Question 1

What's the difference between Hortense and Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

Hortense is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rance 1795 (2015) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Citrus, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Hortense or Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Hortense scores 4.11/5 vs Shalimar Parfum Initial at 4.07/5. Shalimar Parfum Initial's standout strength: Beautiful powdery scent with elegant character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Hortense and Shalimar Parfum Initial smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Citrus, Vanilla, Bergamot, Rose. Shalimar Parfum Initial: Shalimar Parfum Initial era un perfume muy querido que ha sido descontinuado, dejando a los coleccionistas decepcionados e incapaces de recomprarlo.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Hortense or Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Hortense vs Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

Hortense scores highest for spring wear; Shalimar Parfum Initial scores highest for fall wear. Hortense leans daytime, Shalimar Parfum Initial leans evening.

Hortense vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (3)

Exclusivas de Hortense (6)

Exclusivas de Shalimar Parfum Initial (9)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Shalimar Parfum Initial

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Atributo	Hortense	Shalimar Parfum Initial
Marca	Rance 1795	Guerlain
Año	2015	2011
Valoración	4.11	4.07
Concentración	—	Parfum
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	9	12