BergamotOpens with
PatchouliHeart
OpoponaxDries down to
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Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis
The first sip of an exotic elixir, where the initial brightness of citrus gives way to layers of warmth and depth.
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Shalimar Oiseau de ParadisPremium · $100–250
57%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 2009, Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis by Guerlain is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance crafted by Jacques Guerlain. This composition opens with a bright citrus top note of bergamot and lemon, which gives way to the rich heart notes of jasmine, iris, and rose. The base of opoponax, incense, leather, vanilla, civet, musk, and sandalwood adds an intriguing complexity, blending smoky and animalic elements with balsamic warmth. It is a fragrance that evokes both elegance and a touch of mystery.
Apply this fragrance in light sprays — it blooms gradually over time. The smoky and animalic notes can be strong initially but settle into a more nuanced profile after an hour. It pairs well with soft fabrics like cashmere or silk.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Oiseau de Paradis, 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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With Guerlain Habit Rouge Légère
Adds patchouli, white floral and aromatic; shares lemon and bergamot and 4 more notes.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 11%.