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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Parfumfeminine
Created by Thierry Wasser
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Neroli; middle notes are Iris, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Freesia, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanille and Tonka Bean. The commercially successful experiment of Shalimar Parfum Initial (2011), a first foray for the budding Guerlain consumer into the legendary cosmos of the iconic Shalimar, continues. For 2012, Guerlain is planning on launching a flanker to this version called Shalimar Initial L'Eau. A lighter and drier spring bouquet, comprised of lily of the valley, freesia and hyacinth will garland the familiar vanillic coziness and warmth of the modernised Shalimar Initial to inject a fresh take for warmer weather, without the pitfall of too much sweetness. It is available as 40, 60 and 100 ml EDT.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
52%
Win
84%
Spr
52%
Sum
70%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
52%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,913 votes
4.12
Love it
1.6k41%
Like it
1.7k43%
OK
431%
Dislike
56414%
Hate it
60%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 5 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The community views this fragrance as a pleasant but imperfect reformulation that lacks key powdery elements from its predecessor. While appreciated for its vanilla and tonka qualities, its discontinuation and reformulation have disappointed long-time fans who struggle to find the original version they loved.
Strengths
- Pleasant vanilla and tonka base
- Powdery aromatic profile
- Good longevity and performance
- Affordable price point when available
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find
- Lacks powdery notes compared to original version
- Missing subtle elements from predecessor formulations
- Reformulated versions don't perfectly capture original scent
Best for
Daily casual wearOffice environmentSpring and fall seasons
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
