Guerlain 2014 Parfum

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Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Thierry Wasser. Shalimar Souffle de Parfum opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Guerlain's Shalimar Souffle de Parfum carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't your mum's Shalimar; it's a modern, airy take that delights many with its lemon-vanilla souffle, even if some purists sniff at its lack of traditional 'Shalimar DNA.' Love it or find it fleeting and 'just okay,' it's a divisive but popular flanker.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
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Shalimar Souffle de Parfum Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon42%
Bergamot32%
Mandarin26%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom54%
Jasmine46%
Baseas listed
Vanilla57%
Musk43%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate projection make it suitable for office wear, as several reviewers noted its gentle presence. While versatile for casual settings due to its airy quality, some found its longevity lacking for longer events, pulling down formal and date scores.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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 Souffle de Parfum opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot, giving a sparkling, fresh citrus punch. This bright beginning mellows into a heart of delicate white florals, where jasmine and orange blossom intertwine with a soft, clean musk. The dry-down is a comforting, pillowy blend of creamy vanilla and a persistent, airy musk, creating a sophisticated 'lemon soufflé' effect that's both sweet and elegant without being gourmand.

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