Question 1

What's the difference between Élan Vital and Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

Élan Vital is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from To The Fairest (2022) dominated by Earthy accords. Shalimar Parfum Initial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 2 accords: Earthy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Élan Vital or Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Élan Vital scores 3.25/5 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 Élan Vital and Shalimar Parfum Initial smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including Earthy, Woody, Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli. 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, Élan Vital or Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Élan Vital vs Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Accepted Answer

Élan Vital scores highest for fall wear; Shalimar Parfum Initial scores highest for fall wear. Élan Vital leans daytime, Shalimar Parfum Initial leans evening.

Élan Vital vs Shalimar Parfum Initial

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (3)

Exclusivas de Élan Vital (3)

Exclusivas de Shalimar Parfum Initial (9)

Acordes compartidos (2)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Shalimar Parfum Initial

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Atributo	Élan Vital	Shalimar Parfum Initial
Marca	To The Fairest	Guerlain
Año	2022	2011
Valoración	3.25	4.07
Concentración	—	Parfum
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	6	12