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Shalimar Eau de Cologne
The hushed intimacy of a private salon where the scent of fresh flowers mingles with warm spices, creating an atmosphere of refined sensuality.
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Shalimar Eau de ColognePremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessObsession · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 20 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Shalimar Eau de Cologne, crafted by Jacques Guerlain and launched in 1925, is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that embodies the opulence of its era. The composition opens with bright citrus notes — bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange — which give way to a rich blend of woods, florals, and spices. Cedar, vetiver, patchouli, jasmine, and rose create a heart that is both lush and intricate, while the base of vanilla, leather, incense, opoponax, benzoin, sandalwood, Peru balsam, civet, and musk adds depth and warmth. This fragrance is a proof of Guerlain's commitment to using luxurious materials and innovative techniques.
Apply this fragrance lightly — its rich base notes take time to bloom and can become overwhelming if used too generously. It pairs particularly well with cooler weather when the warmth of vanilla and leather feels especially comforting.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Eau de Cologne, Guerlain
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Jacques Guerlain
The poet of the golden ageJacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art.
“Perfumery? It is a matter of patience.”
Jacques Guerlain · As recalled by Marcel Billot, Parfumerie, Cosmétique, Savons, 1964
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The originalShalimar Eau de CologneGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Calvin Klein · 1985ObsessionShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 3.74 (10,719)50%Match
Chopard · 1986Happy DiamondsShares 6 of its 20 notes$40–100★ 4.37 (52)
With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds patchouli, white floral and aromatic; shares lemon and bergamot and 4 more notes.
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A community favourite: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 6%.