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Guerlain · 2025

Shalimar L'Essence

FeminineBy Delphine JelkRated 4.4/5 · 2,546 reviews

incense · almond · bergamot

Shalimar L'Essence opens on incense, almond and bergamot. At its heart, iris and rose settle around a velvety amber and a touch of opoponax. The base of Madagascar vanilla, musk, tonka bean, benzoin and leather leaves a powdery warmth that lingers. Keep it for cool autumn evenings, when your skin feels softest.

Shalimar L'Essence bottle by Guerlain

At a glance

House
Guerlain
Family
Gourmand
Main accords
Vanilla, Amber, Powdery, Iris, Sweet, Balsamic, Musky
Top notes
Incense, Almond, Bergamot
Heart notes
Iris, Amber, Ethylvanillin, Opoponax, Rose
Base notes
Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Leather
Launched
2025
Perfumer
Delphine Jelk
Gender
Feminine
Rating
4.4/5 · 2,546 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.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Incense, Almond, Bergamot.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Iris, Amber, Ethylvanillin, Opoponax, Rose.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Leather.

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Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

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Its character

Vanilla, amber, powdery.

  • Vanilla — dominant
  • Amber — dominant
  • Powdery — dominant
  • Iris — strong
  • Sweet — strong
  • Balsamic — strong
  • Musky — present
4.4

Community rating

out of 5 · 2,546 reviews

Composed by Delphine Jelk.

Questions

What people ask.

What does Shalimar L'Essence smell like?

Main accords: vanilla, amber, and powdery. Top notes of incense, almond, and bergamot. A heart of iris, amber, ethylvanillin, and opoponax. A base of madagascar vanilla, musk, tonka bean, and benzoin.

Who created Shalimar L'Essence?

It was composed by Delphine Jelk for Guerlain in 2025.

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