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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Shalimar Parfum Initial A Fleur de Peau
The quiet luxury of an intimate dinner in a Parisian apartment, where soft lighting and the scent of vanilla and jasmine create a sense of comfort and refinement.
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Shalimar Parfum Initial A Fleur de PeauPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012, Shalimar Parfum Initial A Fleur de Peau by Guerlain is a luxurious Oriental Woody fragrance created by perfumer Thierry Wasser. This composition opens with vibrant citrus and green accords that give way to a rich heart of jasmine and rose, before settling into a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli. The result is a scent that feels both lasting and modern, embodying the luxury and tradition Guerlain has become known for.
Apply this parfum directly to pulse points for a concentrated effect. The rich base notes will develop over time, so it's best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally in the air. Ideal for evening wear or cooler weather when you want a scent that lingers.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Parfum Initial A Fleur de Peau, 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 Parfum line
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Designer Guerlain
More from the house · founded 1828 · France
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