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Shalimar by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2016· Brume Cheveux

Shalimar

8.017KTypically ~$110

“Bergamot over smoky vanilla and leathery balsams. The 1925 legend that invented the oriental genre; wears like a fur stole.”

CitrusFloralFruitySweet

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Calabrian bergamot Calabrian lemon Calabrian grapefruit

Heart notes

Jasmine Rose Freesia

Base notes

Vanilla White musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

65%

Spring

100%

Summer

90%

Fall

77%

Day

100%

Night

74%

Where

Office

86%

Casual

100%

Date

89%

Club

58%

Formal

75%

Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

51%