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Shalimar Eau de Toilette
The intimate embrace of a velvet-draped lounge where the scent of warm vanilla and delicate florals creates an atmosphere of refined sensuality.
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Shalimar Eau de ToilettePremium · $100–250
62%Similar accords, often for lessTocade 2018 · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Shalimar Eau de Toilette, launched in 1925 by Jacques Guerlain, is a lasting Oriental fragrance that redefined luxury perfumery. The composition opens with the brightness of bergamot and floral notes before diving into the heart of iris, jasmine, and rose. These florals are enveloped by vanilla and tonka bean, creating an opulent warmth that has remained iconic for nearly a century.
This fragrance blooms gradually, so applying it to pulse points ensures that its rich base notes are fully experienced. It pairs well with a light layering during cooler hours when the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Eau de Toilette, 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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Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 12%.