Shalimar Parfum Initial [DISCONTINUED]

GUERLAIN

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3.8

59 reviews
63%
would repurchase
4.5/5
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5.0
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fragranceskincarelover

5 years ago

This is a great Shalimar. I really love it. It was discontinued, but it is coming back in Guerlain's Les Parisenne line (with a new name). That line is more expensive sadly. I have a couple bottles of...Read more

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Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0
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mspluto

6 years ago

I bought this as a blind buy after listening to Emmy Ever After review it on Youtube. At first I really didn't like it. I've never liked vintage classic smelling perfumes in my teenage years.I've used...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0
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MsPsylocke

7 years ago

I’m so late to the PI party and gosh I wish I would of found this sooner! I’ve always liked Shalimar but feel the Vintage is best but that’s pricey and the leather note I’m having a hard time liking. ...Read more

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About reviewer (1126 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0
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stls

9 years ago

What I find interesting about Shalimar Parfum Initial is that it sits happily at the crossroads between classics and fruitchoulis. If Shalimar is an untamed tiger Parfum Initial is a kitten with bow w...Read more

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About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0
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luckylouie

9 years ago

I didn't purchase this, it was an early christmas present, but I've seen it in my local chemist at a very reasonable price. Even though it is discontinued, I have a feeling you'll be able to buy it wi...Read more

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About reviewer (816 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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kahou79

10 years ago

I received this fragrance by accident and I'm so glad I did for it's just lovely. I purchased what I thought was the original edp from an ebay seller and received this instead. This is caramel/vanil...Read more

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About reviewer (363 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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jhenley

11 years ago

My heart is breaking learning that this scent is being discontinued! It was a version of Shalimar I could wear comfortably. I love the vanilla and tonka bean in it, and it just exudes sexiness. I thin...Read more

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About reviewer (470 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0
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beatricerex

11 years ago

I really enjoy wearing this when I want a cold-weather scent that's warm and comforting without screaming "vanilla!" A touch of sweetness and brightness but never straying into "baked goods," it's li...Read more

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About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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izumilove

11 years ago

I adore this. I know people keep comparing this to Shalimar, but please judge this perfume on its own terms. I respect the original, it is well made and carries a lot of history but it is a harder fra...Read more

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About reviewer (169 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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pennypencil

11 years ago

Some of the most beloved fragrances in my collection began with triggering mild disdain. I love it when a fragrance gets a grip on me and changes my mind. The first time I tried this odd beauty I dete...Read more

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About reviewer (663 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Kinky, Medium

EyesBlue

1.0
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VeroniqueDubois

12 years ago

Nope. Smells like baby powder mixed with memories of no-nonsense church services in the 1970s... albeit the nicely-dressed middle-aged ladies back in the 1970s in the surrounding pews. Kind of chok...Read more

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About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen

3.0
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Melloney

12 years ago

Pretty little Shalimar flanker . I must say i have mistaken this for Coco Mademoiselle EDP numerous times when my friends have asked me to guess what they are wearing. Me ? I'm sticking to the old Gue...Read more

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About reviewer (463 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

2.0
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SorceressOfTheDark

12 years ago

So disappointing for my favorite old friend, my Shalimar. Initial comes on strongly, visits for a bit, chatters voraciously as usual with her sweet notes, then exits almost as quickly as she entered t...Read more

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About reviewer (369 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

1.0
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bluezinnia

12 years ago

Pleasant enough scent, but it essentially disappeared in less than an hour. Not worth it.

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About reviewer (157 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel

4.0
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gmstrack

12 years ago

Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain is not a disappointing “very berry cupcake”. Basically, take Shalimar EDC, add a dash of Angel, hit yourself in the head, and there you have it. The composition ope...Read more

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About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0
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babaleah

13 years ago

Okay, this is for both Parfum Initial and PI L'Eau. I tested PI L'eau on my hand and PI on my forearm, so I could distinguish them, but also detect the combination. Here's my assessment: You will be d...Read more

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About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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hacmarshall

13 years ago

Beautiful, i've never experienced such an unbelievable transformation in the drydown, so you really need to try this on your skin. I was looking for something classic, sensual, dark and warm but have...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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keiki300

13 years ago

this is by far a very different perfume if you want to stand out from all the basic florals. This is sexy and mysterious. any age can wear it as it changes on people. LOVE it and since i am a perfume ...Read more

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About reviewer (138 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesHazel

3.0
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apparently

13 years ago

I must have thirty cards sprayed with this rattling around my house. I always sample it when I'm out -- I can't resist the bottle, and I love the pop of alcohol and cedar that I get the instant it's s...Read more

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About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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plutteluran

13 years ago

This is how I wished the Original to smell. I guess that´s my bodychemistry. It was Johnsons´s babypowder troughout the fragrance to my sadness. Initital is a whole different story. It develops so nic...Read more

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About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesGreen

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