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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar
A sun-soaked road trip through the vanilla plantations, where the air is thick with sweet floral and woody scents.
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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de MadagascarPremium · $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.
Launched in 2012, Shalimar Ode à la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar by Guerlain is a tribute to the brand’s legacy of using luxurious and rare materials. Jacques Guerlain crafted this Oriental Woody fragrance with a focus on vanilla from Madagascar, creating a composition that balances bright citrus notes with rich, enveloping warmth. The scent opens with bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange before transitioning into a heart of rose and jasmine, ultimately settling into a base of vanilla, opoponax, sandalwood, and musk. This fragrance captures the essence of an indulgent journey through the lush landscapes of Madagascar.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm embrace that lasts throughout the day. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so rely on the rich base of vanilla and woods to carry the scent into the evening.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar, 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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A community favourite: loved by 54%, disliked or hated by 8%.