Guerlain 2011 EDP

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Shalimar Parfum Initial

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Parfum Initial opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, and Orange, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Caramel. Guerlain's Shalimar Parfum Initial carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This legendary flanker deserves all the hype. A masterpiece that softened Shalimar's edges, making it a powdery, vanilla-dusted dream. It's scandalous that Guerlain ever discontinued this. If you can find a bottle, snap it up, but be prepared for intense patchouli if your skin chemistry amplifies it.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Shalimar Parfum Initial 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate sillage and significant longevity, it's versatile enough for various settings. While perhaps a bit too alluring for a fully corporate office, its refined character makes it perfect for dates and evening events.

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
  • 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

Shalimar Parfum Initial opens with a burst of bright, green citrus before transitioning into a tender, powdery heart of iris and rose, softened by an earthy vetiver and patchouli whisper. The base settles into a luscious, comforting blend of creamy vanilla, warm tonka bean, and a touch of sweet caramel, all wrapped in a subtle musk. It’s a sophisticated, alluring embrace from start to finish.

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