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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique
The moment when the last light of day fades, and the air fills with the rich aroma of vanilla beans roasting in a cozy kitchen.
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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du MexiquePremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessSand Desert At Sunset · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013, Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique by Guerlain is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance crafted by Thierry Wasser. This composition is a journey through rich and warm notes that evoke the essence of vanilla from the Mexican route. The fragrance opens with a sweet and caramelized top note before delving into a heart of balsamic and smoky accords, anchored by powdery and amber bases that create a cocoon of warmth and comfort.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. The smoky and balsamic notes take about an hour to fully bloom on skin, so you may want to reapply lightly after a few hours if you wish to maintain the full depth of its character.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique, 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
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Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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A community favourite: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 9%.