Guerlain 2010 Parfum

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Shalimar Secret de Parfum

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Guerlain Shalimar Secret de Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2010. Shalimar Secret de Parfum opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Powdery, Iris, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Guerlain's Shalimar Secret de Parfum carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A classic for a reason if you're into that retro vibe-check. If you already loved Shalimar, this one really brings the hits, with a bright bergamot opening that still knows how to make an entrance.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Shalimar Secret de Parfum Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Incense33%
Iris33%
Powdery33%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Tonka Bean33%
Vanilla33%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its rich, opulent accords like powdery, vanilla, and amber, this fragrance is best suited for formal and date settings where its depth can be fully appreciated. While not overpowering, its classic character might be a bit much for active wear or a very casual daytime look.

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

Imagine stepping into a softly lit room, where a dusting of powdery notes, enriched by the smooth fullness of vanilla and warm amber, greets you. A bright, zesty burst of bergamot cuts through, offering a momentary sparkle before the rich, earthy depth of iris and the subtle, spiritual whisper of incense draw you into a more profound embrace. The tonka bean adds a creamy, gourmand-ish nuance, grounding the fragrance in a luxurious, lasting warmth.

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