Guerlain 1990 EDP

F Acquired

Shalimar

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Shalimar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Jacques Guerlain. Shalimar 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 carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A legendary icon of perfumery, Shalimar envelops with smoky vanilla, powder, and amber warmth, leaving a luxurious, unforgettable trail. Not for the shy or faint-hearted.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Shalimar 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Shalimar's rich amber-vanilla and smoky balsamic base shine in cold weather, enveloping the wearer in warmth. The heavy oriental character can be cloying in heat, making it best suited for fall and winter, but its citrus opening can offer some appeal in early spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shalimar is commanding and opulent, ideal for formal events or romantic evenings. Its intensity and longevity make it less suitable for office or sporty scenarios, where it may come across as overwhelming.

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

Shalimar Eau de Parfum is a sensuous masterpiece, opening with an unexpected burst of tart bergamot and lemon, quickly enveloped by a lush heart of iris, jasmine, and rose. The base is a decadent swirl of smoky vanilla, opoponax, incense, and leather, softened by powdery musk and tonka bean. Animalic undertones and balsamic resins add a mysterious, addictive depth. The sillage is regal and bold, painting an aura of old-world glamour and seductive intrigue.

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