Shalimar

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar

Shalimar is Guerlain’s timeless, opulent amber oriental, the original of its kind, and our version keeps that sensual character, built around the same notes with strong, lasting wear.

The Story Behind the Scent

Guerlain built Shalimar in 1925, composed by Jacques Guerlain, as the original amber oriental, pairing a bright bergamot opening with a jasmine and iris heart over a deep vanilla, tonka bean and opoponax base for a timeless, opulent, sensual character.

Our interpretation follows that character, rebuilt at a high perfume oil concentration so it projects well and lasts on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load and sell direct, so you get the same amber oriental character with strong projection and longevity.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a amber oriental scent.

Notes

Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon

Heart notes: Jasmine, Iris

Base notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean

How it Smells

It opens bright and fresh, with bergamot and lemon.

The heart is soft and floral, with jasmine and iris.

The base is deep and opulent, with vanilla, tonka bean and smoky opoponax giving a sensual finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Guerlain Shalimar?

Very close. We build the same amber oriental around bergamot, jasmine, vanilla and opoponax, keeping the timeless Guerlain character.

Is it stronger than the original?

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load, so most people find it projects and lasts as well as, or better than, the original release.

Is this the same perfume as Guerlain Shalimar?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style, so you can enjoy the character at our price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is made for anyone who loves a timeless, opulent amber oriental for evenings and cooler weather.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Guerlain and Shalimar are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Guerlain in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.