Guerlain 2011 EDP

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Shalimar Fourreau du Soir

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Guerlain Shalimar Fourreau du Soir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Shalimar Fourreau du Soir opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Iris, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Incense. Guerlain's Shalimar Fourreau du Soir carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

There's a lot of debate on whether this is truly different from the original Shalimar EDP, but one thing's for sure: it's a stunning, alluring oriental that many prefer for its smoother, less animalic take on a classic. If you love Shalimar, you'll love this, even if it's 'the same'.
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  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Shalimar Fourreau du Soir 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
Long (6-10h)
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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, intense oriental character and perceived strong sillage make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its alluring and sophisticated warmth is perfect for date nights and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for casual wear.

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 Fourreau du Soir opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly mellowing into a romantic heart of rose and jasmine. The real magic happens in the drydown, where a rich amber and vanilla embrace takes hold, deepened by smoky incense, powdery iris, and the sweet, balsamic warmth of opoponax and tonka bean. It's an exquisitely blended, seamless scent journey.

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