A sparkling bergamot opening transitions into a floral heart, while vanilla, balsamic notes and tonka lend the base a warm and sensual character.

Fragrance and Composition

Shalimar was created as a tribute to the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. According to the brand, its name means "temple of love" in Sanskrit. The original fragrance was launched in 1925 and is among the compositions that helped establish the amber fragrance family.

• Top notes: bergamot, lemon, mandarin and rosemary
• Heart notes: iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver
• Base notes: vanilla, opoponax, tonka, incense, sandalwood, musk, civet, amber, leather, coumarin and Peru balsam
• Type: Eau de Parfum
• Year of original Shalimar launch: 1925
• Fragrance creator: Jacques Guerlain

For you, this composition means a contrast of a sparkling citrus opening, a floral middle and a distinctive vanilla-balsamic finish.

Usage

The product is labelled as flammable.

Packaging

• Refill equipped with a spray
• Volume: 50 ml

About the Brand

Guerlain was founded by Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain with the opening of the first Paris store on rue de Rivoli in 1828. Its craft has been developed across five generations. The main areas of activity are perfumery, skincare, decorative cosmetics and spa care.

Shalimar thus continues the perfumery legacy of the Guerlain house, developed across five generations.