La Pluie vs Shalimar Eau de Parfum

La Pluie and other fragrances in this collection receive enthusiastic community praise for their uniqueness and spring-appropriate character. While the collection is admired for its versatility and thoughtful curation, some users note that lavender fragrances can skew masculine and reformulations may have reduced longevity. Overall, the community expresses strong interest in trying these unusual perfumes despite their premium pricing.

Shalimar is celebrated by the r/fragrance community as a landmark fragrance that deserves recognition despite its age, praised for its sensual character and impressive performance. The community appreciates it as a historic female-marketed perfume that breaks the mold of contemporary fragrances, with strong longevity and a beautiful evolution throughout wear.