At a glance
- House
- Guerlain
- Family
- Citrus
- Main accords
- Citrus, Amber, Woody, Vanilla, Powdery, Balsamic, Smoky
- Top notes
- Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange
- Heart notes
- Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose
- Base notes
- Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk
- Launched
- 1990
- Perfumer
- Jacques Guerlain
- Gender
- Feminine
- Rating
- 4.0/5 · 18,531 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose.
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Base what lingers
Base: Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk.
Its character
Citrus, amber, woody.
- Citrus — dominant
- Amber — dominant
- Woody — dominant
- Vanilla — dominant
- Powdery — strong
- Balsamic — strong
- Smoky — strong
Composed by Jacques Guerlain.
Questions
What people ask.
What does Shalimar Eau de Parfum smell like?
Main accords: citrus, amber, and woody. Top notes of citruses, bergamot, lemon, and cedar. A heart of iris, patchouli, vetiver, and jasmine. A base of incense, vanilla, leather, and opoponax.
Who created Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
It was composed by Jacques Guerlain for Guerlain in 1990.
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