Guerlain 2015 EDC

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Shalimar Cologne

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Cologne is a Cologne launched in 2015, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Cologne opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Lime, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Shalimar Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A love-it-or-hate-it flanker, Guerlain's Shalimar Cologne is a divisive re-interpretation for some, a modern classic for others. Expect a lemon-vanilla powder-puff that deviates from the original's leather and smoke, landing somewhere between sparkling fresh and cloying sweetness.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Fresh
  • Powdery
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Shalimar Cologne Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon30%
Bergamot25%
Lime24%
Grapefruit21%
Heartas listed
Freesia34%
Rose33%
Jasmine32%
Baseas listed
Vanilla42%
Iris32%
Musk26%

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
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 Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' impression make it office-friendly, while the citrus and vanilla appeal for casual wear. The powdery sweetness might be too informal for formal events or intense sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Shalimar Cologne bursts open with a bright, zesty orchestra of citrus, with lemon and grapefruit taking centre stage. This invigorating zing soon mellows into a powdery floral heart of delicate rose, jasmine, and freesia. The dry-down reveals a comforting, clean blend of vanilla, musky orris, and sweet musk, creating a soft, almost dessert-like aura that lingers.

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