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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Shalimar Ode a la Vanille
The moment when the first notes of vanilla waft from a freshly baked dessert, filling an entire room with its comforting aroma.
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Shalimar Ode a la VanillePremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessBOSS The Collection Velvet Amber · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares vanille and resin8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010 by Thierry Wasser, Shalimar Ode a la Vanille is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that celebrates the essence of vanilla with two distinct varieties: Mayotte and Madagascar. This composition from Guerlain captures the warmth and richness of vanilla, blending it seamlessly with amber, balsamic notes, warm spices, and powdery undertones. The bottle, designed by Jade Jagger, enhances its luxurious appeal, making it a perfect addition to any connoisseur's collection.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm and enveloping experience. The balsamic and powdery notes take time to bloom, so give it at least an hour before fully appreciating its depth.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Ode a la Vanille, Guerlain
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Thierry Wasser
The guardian of GuerlainThierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.
“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”
Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
The Shalimar Ode a la Vanille line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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The originalShalimar Ode a la VanilleGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Hugo Boss · 2011BOSS The Collection Velvet AmberShares Vanille and Resin$40–100★ 4.36 (129)37%Match
Zara · 2024Amber SatinShares Spicesunder $40★ 4.14 (207)
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Adds floral, woody and fruity; shares one accord.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 12%.