Bottle drawn in the shade of the fragrance
Shalimar
Eau de parfum · Jacques Guerlain
Bergamot, then orris, jasmine and rose, over vanilla and tonka bean.
- House
- Guerlain
- Family
- Amber
- Perfumer
- Jacques Guerlain
- Year
- Not disclosed
Guerlain presents Shalimar as the first amber fragrance in perfumery and the quintessence of the 'Guerlinade', the house's emblematic accord. Its bottle recalls the fountains of the Shalimar gardens.
Bergamot and a burst of flowers open the composition; orris, jasmine and rose warm it. Vanilla, balsamic notes and tonka bean form a sensual, powdery base.
Olfactory pyramid
- TopThe first minutes
- HeartThe signature
- BaseThe trail
Notes as published by the house. official source (new tab)
Main accords
Volute’s reading: the intensity of each accord.
- Amber70 / 100
- Vanilla65 / 100
- Powdery45 / 100
- Citrus30 / 100
- White floral25 / 100
Seasons
- Autumn
- Winter
Moments
- Night
Shalimar in detail
Guerlain presents Shalimar as the first amber fragrance in the history of perfumery and as the quintessence of the Guerlinade, the house's signature accord. Its bottle recalls the pools of the Shalimar gardens. This entry describes the Eau de Parfum, which the house associates with Jacques Guerlain.
Bergamot opens the composition with freshness, before a floral heart in which powdery orris joins jasmine and rose. The base brings together vanilla, resinous balsamic notes and tonka bean, for a warm, sensual, powdery foundation.
Shalimar is worn in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening. It is a powdery vanilla amber, for those who love great classics and enveloping fragrances.
Three niche amber fragrances in our catalogue share several of its materials: Zafferano by Acqua di Parma brings together bergamot, rose, vanilla and tonka bean; Dirty Heaven by Born To Stand Out pairs bergamot, jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla; Nero70 by Xerjoff combines bergamot, rose and vanilla. Each keeps its own style: none of them reproduces the Guerlinade.
Text written with the help of AI, based on official information from the fragrance houses.