Guerlain 2016 Extrait

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Shalimar Extrait

by Jacques Guerlain

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Guerlain Shalimar Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Jacques Guerlain. Shalimar Extrait opens with Floral 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 Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, an iris-led wear.

This perfume is a non-starter. The community is too busy tearing into the bottles and the brand's timeline to even smell the juice. It's a conceptual disaster before it even hits skin.
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Romantic
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Shalimar Extrait Extrait bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Vanilla
100%
Citrus
83%
Powdery
65%
Floral
61%
Fresh Spicy
56%
Iris
55%

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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:
Winter

Brand and retailer listings place this in winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While the scent profile leans towards versatile, the lack of positive community engagement regarding the fragrance itself, overshadowed by bottle-related controversy, makes it hard to recommend for any specific occasion. It theoretically suits dates and formal events due to its classic, sensual accords.

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Imagine a rich, creamy vanilla embrace, softened by the delicate dust of iris and the sweet warmth of tonka bean. A bright, zesty bergamot cuts through the initial richness, before a classic floral heart of rose and jasmine emerges, adding a timeless elegance to the gourmand base.

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