Shalimar Legere
“Shalimar Legere by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, vanilla composition with a powdery undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2003 by Mathilde Laurent, Shalimar Legère is an Oriental Floral fragrance that captures the essence of lightness and warmth. The composition opens with a burst of citrus notes — lemon, bergamot, and orange — providing a fresh, vibrant start. These top notes give way to the soft florals of jasmine and iris, creating a delicate heart. The base notes of vanilla, amber, and powdery accords settle into a cozy warmth that lingers on the skin without overpowering.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
For the best experience, apply Shalimar Legère lightly but evenly. The citrus opening is bright and fades quickly, so let it settle for a few minutes before heading out. The warmth of vanilla and amber in the base notes blooms over time, making this fragrance perfect for evening wear.
Mathilde Laurent
Founding perfumer · 91 fragrances · French
Mathilde Laurent is a French perfumer. After studying perfumery at ISIPCA in Versailles, Laurent began her career as an apprentice to Jean-Paul Guerlain. She went on to work at Guerlain for 11 years.
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The story behind the bottle.
The ease of an afternoon in a sunlit room, where fresh florals and warm spices blend into a comforting cocoon.
Fig. 01 — Shalimar Legere, Guerlain
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