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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne vs Guerlain Shalimar L Essence

Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne and Guerlain Shalimar L Essence compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Shalimar Eau de CologneGuerlain19254.4★
83% alikevs
Shalimar L EssenceGuerlain20254.4★

The difference in plain words

Shalimar Eau de Cologne and Shalimar L Essence are very similar; both have Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Shalimar Eau de Cologne leans more citrus, while Shalimar L Essence leans iris. Shalimar Eau de Cologne gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingShalimar L Essence
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueShalimar Eau de Cologne
More of a night scentShalimar L Essence

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Shalimar Eau de Cologne ● Shalimar L Essence
AmberVanillaPowderyBalsamicCitrusWoodyIrisLeather
Both share: Bergamot · Iris · Rose · Leather · Incense · Opoponax · Benzoin · Musk
Only in Shalimar Eau de Cologne: Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Cedar · Vetiver · Patchouli · Jasmine · Vanilla · Sandalwood +2
Only in Shalimar L Essence: Almond · Ethylvanillin · Amber · Madagascar Vanilla · Tonka Bean

Community votes

Shalimar Eau de Cologne ← · → Shalimar L Essence
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Shalimar L Essence +7
57
64
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
43
42
Price valueShalimar Eau de Cologne +13
63
50
Night-nessShalimar L Essence +8
44
52
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine