Timeless and enveloping, Shalimar Eau de Parfum opens with a bright cascade of bergamot and other citrus notes that lift the senses, glides into a refined heart of cool iris with delicate shadings of jasmine and rose, then settles into a sumptuous base of vanilla, incense, leather and opoponax with sandalwood tonka bean and musk, leaving a sensual trail that endures with quiet grandeur.
Launch and Perfumer
Created in 1925 by Jacques Guerlain, with the Eau de Parfum concentration introduced in 1990.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange
Heart: Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose
Base: Vanilla, Incense, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk
Story and Positioning
Shalimar is presented by the House as the first amber perfume in history and an emblem of love inspired by the legend of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal and the Shalimar gardens. It stands as a pillar in Les Légendaires and continues to evolve through exquisite interpretations such as Shalimar l’Extrait and the recent Millésime Jasmin edition, reaffirming its status as a benchmark for luminous vanilla amber elegance.
Bottle and Design
The curvaceous flacon features arabesque reliefs that recall the basins of the Shalimar gardens, crowned by a deep blue fan-shaped stopper that suggests dancing water jets, an iconic design that pairs technical mastery with poetic symbolism.
Country of Origin: France.
Manufacturer: Guerlain
Address: 68, avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris - France
Country of Manufacture: France
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