Guerlain 2018 EDP

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Shalimar Souffle de Lumière

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Lumière is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Souffle de Lumière opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Guerlain's Shalimar Souffle de Lumière carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This flanker either dazzles with its bright, creamy citrus and florals or disappoints with a perceived lack of depth and longevity compared to its Shalimar kin. It's a Guerlain for those who find the original too heavy, offering a lighter, sunnier take on the classic DNA.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Energetic
  • Feminine
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Shalimar Souffle de Lumière Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Ylang-Ylang50%
Baseas listed
Vanilla48%
Benzoin27%
Musk25%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its luminous, airy character and moderate sillage make it suitable for a variety of daytime settings, including the office, though it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events. Community reviews confirm its versatility, with many enjoying it for everyday wear but noting it's not a powerhouse performer.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 Souffle de Lumière bursts forth with a vibrant, zesty bergamot, almost candied, before settling into a luminous heart of white jasmine and creamy ylang-ylang. The base offers a soft landing with fluffy vanilla, a hint of warm benzoin, and a clean, gentle musk. It's an effortlessly elegant scent - bright, floral, and subtly sweet.

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