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Shalimar
Eau de Parfum
$9
Room for several wears. Glass spray, about 20 to 30 sprays.
Ships within 2 business days. Free US shipping from $75.
Hand-filled from an original bottle into a Cabinet Noir vial, under our own label. Cabinet Noir is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Guerlain.
The composition
Shalimar opens with a bright flash of bergamot before iris and soft florals settle into its unmistakable vanilla and balsamic warmth. This Eau de Parfum has an enveloping amber character, with a powdery texture that feels deliberately dressed.
Wear it when you want warmth with structure rather than sweetness alone. The citrus and florals keep the rich base in motion, giving this enduring Guerlain composition a graceful sense of contrast.
What wearers say
- Wearers often praise the move from bright bergamot and powdery iris into smoky resins and a warm, creamy vanilla base.
- The opening divides opinion. Some find its citrus and smoke bracing or medicinal, while others enjoy the contrast with the softer drydown.
- Longevity and projection reports vary. Some describe a lasting trail, while others find the scent quiet and close to the skin.
- Many reach for Shalimar in cooler weather or for evenings, although some enjoy wearing it throughout the year.
Summarized by Cabinet Noir from public reviews on Fragrantica, checked 15 October 2026.
Compared with
- Shalimar Eau de ToiletteGuerlain
- The Eau de Toilette gives Shalimar a lighter, more citrus-led shape. The Eau de Parfum settles into a fuller, powderier vanilla amber.
- Shalimar ParfumGuerlain
- The parfum is more concentrated and intimate in feel. The Eau de Parfum keeps the familiar bergamot, iris and vanilla contrast in a spray format.
In the journal
Lot 051
The number on your vial matches the bottle it was filled from. Provenance
Shipping and returns
US ground shipping, $9 or free from $75. Ships within 2 business days. Decants are final sale; we replace or refund any that arrive damaged. Details
The notes
Opening
Top
- Bergamot
- flowers
Development
Heart
- Iris
- jasmine
- rose
Drydown
Base
- Vanilla
- balsamic notes
- tonka bean
Questions about Shalimar
Is Shalimar Eau de Parfum discontinued?
No. Guerlain still sells Shalimar Eau de Parfum. This listing offers the classic fragrance as a hand-filled decant.
What defines Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Guerlain describes Shalimar Eau de Parfum through bergamot, iris and vanilla, with jasmine, rose, balsamic notes and tonka bean. The bright opening moves into a powdery floral heart and a warm amber base.
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