Guerlain 2012 EDP

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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Guerlain's Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This Shalimar flanker is Guerlain at its best, a softer, more sensual take on the classic that many find superior to the original's current formulation. Expect a sophisticated vanilla with fantastic depth, though some find it a bit too subtle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
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Shalimar Ode a la Vanille Sur la route de Madagascar 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
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While not as beastly as some fragrances, its strong sillage and sophisticated nature make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's too complex and rich for sport, but can work for casual wear in cooler weather or even the office if applied lightly, as many reviews praise its wearability.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Opens with a bright, rounded bergamot and citrus burst, soon giving way to a heart of elegant iris and subtle rose. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of Madagascan vanilla, rich amber, and soft leathery incense, underpinned by a hint of civet and balsamic sweetness, creating a refined and almost gourmand experience.

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