Guerlain 2020 EDP

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Shalimar Serie Limitee

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Serie Limitee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Serie Limitee 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 Serie Limitee carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive beast, even among Shalimar fanatics. Some claim it's a citrus-forward vintage revival; others insist it's just the old EDP in a pretty new bottle. Either way, expect classic Guerlain grandeur.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Shalimar Serie Limitee 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

Given its strong sillage and enduring longevity, this isn't an everyday office scent. Its complex, rich character, especially the warm and balsamic dry down, makes it ideal for dates and formal events where it can truly shine and project sophisticated elegance.

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

Shalimar Serie Limitee opens with a bold, bright burst of zesty lemon and bergamot, surprisingly potent given modern regulations. This vibrant citrus quickly yields to a powdery, rooty iris, softened by rose and an earthy vetiver-patchouli heart. The base settles into a rich tapestry of smoky incense, creamy vanilla, smooth sandalwood, and a hint of animalic civet, all underpinned by warm balsamic opoponax and tonka bean. It's a complex, evolving scent journey.

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