Guerlain 1925 EDT

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Shalimar

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Shalimar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1925, created by Jacques Guerlain. Shalimar opens with Floral Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Shalimar carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A benchmark for oriental perfumery, Shalimar Eau de Toilette seduces with a lush vanilla-powdery embrace and sparkling citrus lift. Timeless, unmistakable, and always a statement of sophistication.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
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Shalimar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot55%
Floral Notes45%
Heartas listed
Iris40%
Jasmine30%
Rose30%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean50%
Vanilla50%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Shalimar EDT’s powdery vanilla warmth and spicy-resinous base are ideal for fall and winter, while the citrus opening lends it some spring versatility. The richness is too dense for the hottest summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This classic is best for formal, evening, or date occasions due to its opulent, elegant presence. Its moderate projection keeps it wearable for day if applied lightly, but it is not suited for sports or high-activity moments.

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
  • 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 Toilette opens with a burst of radiant bergamot and lemon, quickly embraced by a heart of lush iris, jasmine, and rose. The iconic base is a warm, enveloping blend of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and balsamic benzoin, softened by powdery orris and a faint whisper of smoky leather. The result is a rich, velvety veil-both opulent and comforting-with a sensual, powdery trail that lingers delicately. Its interplay of sparkling citrus and deep oriental warmth makes it a classic that feels at once regal and intimate.

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