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Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Guerlain Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A legendary scent in its prime, this limited edition Shalimar takes you back to its vintage glory. Expect an opulent, warm embrace that’s truly comforting and unapologetically rich.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Shalimar 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its rich, strong profile with prominent civet and incense, this isn't one for the office or gym. It's perfectly suited for formal events and intimate date nights where its opulent character can truly shine.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty, bright blast of bergamot and lemon, quickly settling into a powdery heart of iris and rose, softened by a touch of patchouli. The base is where the real magic happens: a deep, resinous amber accord woven with creamy vanilla, smoky incense, and a hint of animalic civet, all grounded by luxurious leather and sandalwood. It's a complex, evolving fragrance that's both elegant and intensely sensual.

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