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Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2011· Eau de Parfum

Shalimar Parfum Initial

8.19KTypically ~$200

“Shalimar's vanilla smoke softened into powdery iris and rose. Discontinued and hunted; the friendliest doorway into Guerlain's grande dame.”

PowderyOrientalFloralSweetSpicy

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Green notes Orange

Heart notes

Iris Patchouli Vetiver Jasmine Rose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Shalimar Parfum Initial à Fleur de Peau

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When

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Spring

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Summer

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Fall

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Day

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Night

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Where

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Date

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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