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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
Shalimar Secret de Parfum
The quiet intimacy of a cozy library, where the scent of smoky vanilla and balsam fills the air as you curl up with a book.
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Shalimar Secret de ParfumPremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessZara For Him Red Edition Intense · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Shalimar Secret de Parfum, launched by Guerlain in 2010, is an Oriental fragrance that embodies the brand's tradition of using luxurious and rare materials. The composition opens with a bright citrus note, giving way to a heart of iris and smoky accents before settling into a rich base of vanilla, amber, and balsamic warmth. This parfum concentration ensures that each layer unfolds gradually, revealing its powdery depth over time.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — it has a long-lasting sillage that builds gradually. The powdery and smoky notes are most noticeable close to the skin, so focus on pulse points for the best experience.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Secret de Parfum, Guerlain
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Designer Guerlain
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The originalShalimar Secret de ParfumGuerlain · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2024Zara For Him Red Edition IntenseShares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 4.17 (244)61%Match
Zara · 2024Zara For Him IntenseShares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 4.30 (174)52%Match
Rochas · 2018Tocade 2018Shares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (455)52%Match
Calvin Klein · 2002Obsession SheerShares 4 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 3.96 (265)
With Francesca Bianchi Encounters
Adds woody, warm spicy and oud; shares bergamot.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 11%.