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Guerlain 2013 EDT

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Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Thierry Wasser. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle opens with Green, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This one's a divisive beauty. Some find it a fluffy, elegant, lemony dream - a perfect spring and summer Shalimar. Others are less forgiving, getting cleaning products, baby powder, or a disappointing similarity to other flankers. It's a gorgeous iris-vanilla with an initial citrus zing, but definitely not for everyone.
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Powdery
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and good longevity, coupled with its fresh-powdery character, make it versatile for most occasions. While reviewers find it elegant enough for dates and casual wear, some perceive a 'soapy' or 'cleaning product' note, lowering its formal appeal and making it unsuitable for sport.

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About

Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau Si Sensuelle opens with a bright, zesty burst of neroli, bergamot, and grapefruit, underpinned by fresh green notes. This sparkling introduction quickly mellows into a heart of powdery iris and delicate rose, intertwined with sweet jasmine. The drydown reveals a creamy, comforting base of tonka bean and vanilla, lingering softly on the skin with just a hint of its initial citrus lift.