Guerlain 2013 EDP

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Shalimar Indes & Merveilles

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Indes & Merveilles is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Indes & Merveilles opens with Citrus, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Shalimar Indes & Merveilles carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume; it's a spectacle. A bold, unapologetic statement that some will adore as a work of art, while others might find it a bit much for everyday wear. It demands attention and definitely gets it.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
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Shalimar Indes & Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus100%
Heartas listed
Incense20%
Iris20%
Jasmine20%
Rose20%
Spicy Notes20%
Baseas listed
Opoponax20%
Patchouli20%
Tonka Bean20%
Vanilla20%
Woody Notes20%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on amber, vanilla and woody - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This opulent, amber-heavy fragrance isn't for the faint of heart or the office cubicle. Its rich, enveloping sillage makes it perfect for formal events or an intimate date, but far too grand for casual or sporty settings.

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

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

Opens with a swirl of rich, warm amber, immediately followed by the almost edible sweetness of vanilla. A spicy kick merges with a hint of dark, woody depth, grounding the fragrance. Delicate rose and bright citrus peek through, eventually settling into a balsamic, almost incense-like accord with creamy tonka bean and earthy patchouli, leaving a lasting trail of sophisticated drama.

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