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Shalimar Eau de Parfum

1990Men

citrus up front, then amber, settling into woody.

Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Shalimar Eau de Parfum was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Guerlain. Top notes are Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose; base notes…

citrus amber woody vanilla

Nose: Jacques Guerlain

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

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81%

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70%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter40%Fall37%Spring12%Summer10%Night66%Day34%Wears female40%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Shalimar Eau de Parfum smell like?

citrus up front, then amber, settling into woody. Dominant accords: citrus, amber, woody.

What notes are in Shalimar Eau de Parfum?

Top: Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Incense, Vanilla, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk.

How long does Shalimar Eau de Parfum last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Shalimar Eau de Parfum loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Shalimar Eau de Parfum best for?

Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Shalimar Eau de Parfum?

Night wear leads at 66%. Day is a secondary pick at 34%.

Is Shalimar Eau de Parfum for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 40% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Shalimar Eau de Parfum?

Composed by Jacques Guerlain. Released in 1990.