Guerlain 2016 Extrait

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Shalimar Extrait

Guerlain Shalimar Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016. Shalimar Extrait opens with Floral and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Guerlain's Shalimar Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, a 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
Shalimar Extrait Extrait bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19%
Floral 41%
Fruity 4%
Green 5%
Sweet 37%
Warm 7%
Woody 2%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 12%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Citrus
83%
Powdery
65%
Floral
61%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall 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.