Shalimar Eau de Parfum

40 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• Perfumiris

  April 5, 2022

  

  Ugh. I smelled it for the first time today and it seemed horrible; I don’t understand the positive reviews, but for tastes, smells, luckily, not everyone smells the same. I felt the smell of when I was in the bumper cars at the fairs, when I was little, like burnt rubber. Oxidized metal. I don’t know, maybe I just didn’t have a good day; I’ll try testing it on skin instead of blotting paper another day.

• Sputnikan

  May 3, 2022

  

  My best friend, one day and as if nothing happened, told me she was going to buy Shalimar. By then I already knew of its fierceness, though I’d never smelled it. I asked if she didn’t mean the EDT, and she said no, the perfume. She already knew it from her aunts and had smelled it a couple of times and always liked it. She uses Midnight Poison, Anaïs Anaïs, and CH Sublime, so Shalimar wouldn’t be a problem for her. She’s almost 30, like me. When I went to her house to smell the dreaded perfume, I had two impressions: the first, that from the atomizer it smelled of bergamot and vanilla. The second, on my skin, it smelled like leather, incense, and something oily and heavy, like a medicinal balm. It knocked me out completely. The scent tormented me all day, and I couldn’t get it off even if I scrubbed it. Another time, my sister and I visited her, and she, very happy with her new purchase, sprayed it generously. That’s when the magic happened. My sister exclaimed, ‘No way, it smells so rich on you.’ And yes, the matter of tastes, skin chemistry, confidence, and poise was never as evident as when it comes to Shalimar. I’ve thought that all these perfumes can only be used if the correct olfactory memories have been generated. Embrace your grandma Shalimar. Smell your mom’s friends passing by and sending waves of vanilla. Associate the scent with warm and precious things, since it’s not a simple perfume for current sensitivities of detergent soap and caramelized sweetness. It’s animalic, it’s powerful; it doesn’t try to hide the body odor, but fuse with it. It’s carnal. The perfume itself opens citrus. Bergamot and lime at the head. Immediately on the skin, you feel that balsamic texture that will last the lifetime of the fragrance. Then, the mist of iris and incense, floral notes not too perceptible and a leather accord, very strong, noticeable, and mature. It’s here that I feel that little ointment smell. Once it settles on the skin, Shalimar takes the calm route of vanilla, its famous Guerlain vanilla. Over time, I got used to smelling Shalimar. When I hugged my friend, when she passed in front of me, when she sent me a selfie and I saw the bottle in her vanity. Over time, I started to miss Shalimar. I started slowly: with Souffle first, then the Initials (which have become my undisputed favorites), and now with the Cologne. I wouldn’t have gotten here, I think, if my friend had never bought her bottle. I never associated it with someone our age (and generation). I would never have attributed that great feeling of affection I have for her to it. So yes: taste is born from the heart.

• verdepensativo

  May 20, 2022

  

  Sorry, with respect, but where is the vanilla and Tolu Balm in this perfume? I only smell rubber, civet, tar, incense, and leather, like balsamic oil… it’s a slap in the face of spices! Sometimes it smells like absinthe, very masculine, so don’t take it lightly or buy it blind. At some point in my life, in an older version, I felt the citrus and vanilla as protagonists, but today it’s just a shower of spices. I don’t like it. I couldn’t handle it.

• Jloveparfum

  June 1, 2022

  

  This iconic perfume has a wonderful structure. It opens with pleasant citrus (lemon, sour lime, bergamot, tangerine) to give a certain freshness along with cedar, wrapped in a cloud of resins, more precisely the opoponax which is at the base but I perceive it from the start. Giving way to a heart of opulent flowers. Here I find an exquisite and powdery iris (which reminds me a lot of the smell of makeup) along with jasmine and rose, accompanied by patchouli, giving an almost chypre connotation in this beautiful oriental. The vanilla is extremely present, but it’s not an ordinary vanilla; it’s of high quality, exquisite, almost resinous, and not too sweet. Shalimar is a spicy oriental perfume, so it’s loaded with spices. The tonka bean (which I perceive as a liquorice vanilla) mixed with the opoponax (resin) makes this fragrance somewhat liquorice-like and resinous. In the base, we find leather subtly. Sandalwood, opoponax, musk, and also civet, all beautifully balanced along with the incense which reminds us a lot of the fragrances we appreciate today, coming from the Middle East. The longevity on my skin is excellent, more than 12 hours with moderate sillage. Definitely not for every nose, and perhaps you need an acquired taste to understand it. It’s for the enjoyment of an olfactory journey to the East. It’s elegant, warm, and sensual. As Jacques Guerlain used to say… ‘Let your senses take the lead’.

• Jaime lop

  August 28, 2022

  

  I simply love this perfume. It’s a totally oriental scent, the kind that takes you traveling around the world without moving from your spot. It’s intoxicating; you can spend hours smelling it, and in the end, you’re left with a scent of incense and vanilla, at least on my skin. It’s a scent I’ll never get tired of.

• IsabelFer

  September 24, 2022

  

  At first, it might remind you of an old, vintage fragrance… maybe we associate it with someone older. But that’s not it; after a while, it smells great on the skin: yes, it’s a vintage scent, but it’s a quality vintage scent. It’s not suitable for everyone, but it is elegant and very classy.

• Kittykat

  October 9, 2022

  

  It’s a fragrance that’s not easy to understand today, especially if you only know gourmand scents or aren’t used to perfumery. If you’re a beginner or an enemy of vintage, the first impression will be a slap of leather and civet (fortunately, it’s synthetic now), which can smell like rubber or even rancid. But as you wear it (one spray in the morning and it lasts all day), the citrus notes become noticeable, bitter citrus like dried peels bathed in incense. I perceive the iris in the dry-down along with a smoky vanilla, nothing like a cupcake vanilla. Today it would be an unisex scent, even mostly masculine. It’s a jewel that’s hard to understand but rewards you with notes every day that you denied the day before. You have to use it with moderation and let your nose rest to appreciate it. They should only sell it in 50ml and 30ml to prevent it from being overused, since its longevity and sillage are excellent with a small amount.

• NAT DENIZ

  October 21, 2022

  

  I searched through thousands of reviews to find something precise, and voilá. I tried it, and if you know the scent of talc maja, this smells very close to that, like Ombre Rose, but similar and more potent. It also reminds me a bit of CK Man Obsession. It’s powdery, woody, and slightly sweet. It’s a good perfume! But it’s not for everyone. I think it would be perfect and warm for sleeping; that aroma isn’t foreign to me since my dad is a lover of talc maja, aged lavender, and vintage scents. I love the bottle and think it’s worth having in my collection. A few months ago, I bought Obsession for Women and I like it, but it scares me; Shalimar is more bearable.

• Coquita

  October 29, 2022

  

  The first time I tried it was in the 90s. A single drop filled an entire room. Initially fresh and citrusy, but the lemon turns smoky, resinous, and powdery, with an animalic touch that betrays its vintage era. Then, at two hours, the honeyed amber and vanilla take over. I wear it year-round, and it always smells the same; in cold weather, the citrus notes last longer and are more bearable. It’s penetrating and powerful, even giving me a headache, but over time it softens into an aura of old-world sophistication. It’s super sexy, exuding decadence, but requires poise to avoid sounding dated. Today I see it as unisex and elegant, ideal for cold climates (never above 10°C). I have a special affection for it because my grandmother gifted me the bottle. I visited her a few summers ago, and while she was taking off her coat, I noticed she had a half-used bottle of Shalimar. I asked if it had a fresh, youthful side, and she laughed, telling me my aunt had brought it from France in the 90s but never used it again after my grandfather’s death, who loved it. We talked about the history of Shalimar, and she gifted it to me. She said that at 95, she couldn’t enjoy it as much as I could. Like other Guerlain vintage fragrances, it smells like stifled light, red velvet curtains, smoky rooms, and mahogany furniture. It smells of pale women with red lips smoking with a holder, chandeliers, and Art Deco. In short, it smells like having lost the fear of voluptuousness and excess after staring death in the face. Pleasant: 7/10, Interesting: 8/10, Versatile: 7/10, Original: 10/10.

• BB

  October 31, 2022

  

  Don’t trust anyone who praises this perfume. Don’t buy it blind. I adore oriental and spicy scents, but this was a brutal disappointment. It’s not just that I don’t like it; it repulses me. It smells like burnt tobacco in a closed room, mixed with incense and that 70s pink soap. I’d never recommend it. After two hours, it smells like sour baby powder from the era. Don’t wear it at night or after eating; it gives me a stomach ache. It’s unisex but leans masculine, and in the end, it just smells like powder and roses.

• _India_

  November 12, 2022

  

  This perfume smells like heaven, but I feel it’s missing something, as if key notes were removed or modified in the reformulations, losing the original structure. Creamy lemon with white flowers and a hint of vintage incense. On me, the projection and longevity are low.

• paloma12

  November 27, 2022

  

  Hello to all the beautiful ladies commenting here. Every woman is different due to our genetic pH. But every day high-end perfumes are reformulated; it’s a competitive market, and they remove ingredients so they don’t last, forcing us to buy another. This industry tries to deceive us. I bought this Shalimar at Macy’s 4 days ago for $140, what a mistake! It’s not the same scent it had 5 years ago. I’m very disappointed; it doesn’t compare to the classic Shalimar before the reform. Almost all the original classics from the 80s. I remember when my mom used big brands and perfumists created works of art. Today we only buy low-quality reformulations with sky-high prices. I collect fragrances and reached the point of not throwing money at dishonest companies; they only sell brands full of juice and flowers, nothing of quality.

• Luxu

  December 8, 2022

  

  My opinion might clash with the general consensus, but I like this perfume more on summer evenings when the heat doesn’t suffocate us. I still don’t dare wear it in public because it seems too mature; I gave it to my mother and she didn’t like it much (because of the incense, which is noticeable here), so I kept it. I hate the opening, although I’ve gotten used to it and it’s unmistakable. But I love the incense-vanilla dry down in the summer months. In winter, it smells like cigarettes; it’s very strong, vintage, and more masculine (it reminds me of the atmosphere of ‘The Alexandria Quartet,’ a novel I hate, though I like the decadent style; it reminds me of men who pose as intellectuals while abusing women, nothing of the love story Shalimar tells). So, in winter it’s a no, but in summer it’s the most celestial vanilla I’ve ever smelled; it’s the perfume I imagine a fallen angel from an urban fantasy novel wearing. I know it sounds crazy, but this incense-vanilla relaxes me and helps me concentrate on writing.

• Dama Incognita

  January 13, 2023

  

  The opening is strong with a blend of bergamot and incense. The scent evolves into a vanilla-floral. In the dry down, on my skin, the flowers remain mixed with vanilla and leather, the latter present in all stages. It’s an elegant and “intense” perfume, in the sense that the aroma can be overwhelming.

• Lux

  January 30, 2023

  

  This perfume reminds me of the smell of my mother’s makeup brush hair when I was little. While she put on Yves Saint Laurent blush, I would fiddle with and smell the lipsticks, creams, and powders, and I have a very clear memory of the smell of the little brush’s hair, which smells very similar to this. It’s elegant, pompous, and warm. Beauty powders with deep skin and incense. Chanel’s Le Lion is a clear attempt to resemble Shalimar. It’s a reborn vintage perfume to shine again, which I am deeply glad about.

• MadameAche

  February 6, 2023

  

  I bought Shalimar blind with lots of doubt, but I got lucky, what a beautiful thing. It doesn’t bother me at any point. At first, it smells like Nivea cream, then leather combined with flowers emerges, giving a sense of cleanliness. In the end, a delicious, velvety vanilla. The sum of the whole smells like talcum powder, but not baby powder, rather one that is elegant, pleasant, and relaxing.

• ZenNatsume

  February 24, 2023

  

  I bought a 5ml decant to try it over several days. At first, the first few times, I didn’t like it: it smelled very vintage, cloying, and powdery. After a month without wearing it, one October night I decided to give it another chance, and the magic happened. I understood everything read about it. On my skin, it smells from the start of fine talcum powder with spices and elegant animal touches. I perceive neutral, non-pungent citrus notes, slightly vanillaized but not sweet, and in the base, sandalwood, flowers like iris and violets (not declared). I never perceive incense, leather, or rose, perhaps because the other notes are so potent. I enjoy this original, unique, and elegant aroma immensely; its trail floods the room and lasts over 8 hours. It’s strange I rejected it at first. I considered it feminine, but I tested it on my husband and it changes completely: the citrus stands out with vetiver, sandalwood, and incense, seeming like different perfumes. Definitely classic Shalimar, and its flankers are favorites in my collection. I recommend testing it on skin several times before buying; it’s worth it.

• konvulsion

  April 28, 2023

  

  Double review: Today I tested Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver and Guerlain Shalimar EDP for the incense theme. Terre d’Hermès I loved in the end; I expected more at first (maybe because I’m not a citrus fan), but as it faded, it left a mysterious, pleasant aroma, Encre Noire style (though that one smells like nothing without extra oils). The vetiver and incense are great, with a touch of sweetness from patchouli and amberwood that fascinates me. Shalimar EDP is more of a bomb… I don’t smell the incense until half an hour later. As they say, it smells like Nivea cream, but the animal part (civet) is so prominent you don’t enjoy the incense well. Is it enjoyable? If you want to smell like body cream, yes. I don’t notice the ecclesiastical vibe; the little incense there gets overshadowed by the rest, creating dissonant notes for me. Even without labels, it’s obvious that Intense Vetiver goes more to men and Shalimar to women. But try them, each is a world. Curiously, I smelled both on Julia, which I didn’t expect (I usually test on Druni first).

• stella.maris

  June 3, 2023

  

  I love Guerlain’s essence: classic, elegant, and without taking too many risks. I discovered Shalimar because it’s a name all perfume lovers know and respect. The scent reminds me of well-settled ladies from the late 70s and early 80s, wanting to leave behind Chanel No. 5 and feel modern. I think it’s for a mature woman; if you’re young and wear it, go for it, but be aware it can feel heavy and cloying in the dry down. Strong fragrances always stick with me, even if I don’t love them. I feel it’s no longer as original, leaving a powder trail that, in my opinion, makes it feel outdated. I’m not saying it smells bad, but that’s my perception. For an elegant, clean, strong-willed lady over 65 with expensive tastes, it’s perfect. The fragrance, launched in 1925, has its place.

• whitevelvetlilies

  June 30, 2023

  

  First time writing a review, hope it’s worth it. Guerlain’s Shalimar is an absolute classic, the house’s first oriental since 1925. Upon application, the citrus notes aren’t fresh like Light Blue; they’re smoky, like ecclesiastical incense with orange zest. The floral heart is guided by a beautiful, mysterious patchouli—airy, sweet, similar to Tulasi’s patchouli incense but lighter. This gives it a sensual, excessive, glamorous character, that sweetness that permeates luxurious fur coats. The resinous, woody base adds class, while animal notes lend a sentimental, vintage touch. The dark, bitter vanilla turns clear and feminine at the end. It’s not for everyone; stay away if you’re shy or minimalist. This artifact is for those who turn heads, the sensual lovers of vintage and melancholy. Every time I wear it, I feel like a married lady with a Trump Tower executive, obsessed with fine furs and designer earrings. An ode to materialism and excess. 10/10.

• jtremo

  August 17, 2023

  

  Yesterday I finally got to test this fragrance. Its opening surprised me; it’s an oriental opening that reminds me of Chanel 5. I thought the drydown would be a good surprise, but no, it simply smells like Nivea soap with some smoky touches. I understand that for those times, that smell was a novelty, but Nivea products eventually turned Shalimar into a common smell.

• OmarRubiano

  August 26, 2023

  

  It’s a perfume made for a professional woman who wants to project power and wealth. It smells like a millionaire. It has a long trail, so it should be applied in small quantities. Being an oriental, it’s not made for every nose, which is an advantage because the idea isn’t to smell like everyone else. It’s true that, with over 100 years, some Nivea products smell similar (for a couple of minutes).

• monik26

  September 1, 2023

  

  It’s a treasure in my collection… beautiful… it’s attractive, sexy, even sexual.

• PepVila

  November 9, 2023

  

  Shalimar Eau de Parfum smells exactly like 80s bar soap tablets from the brand Fa, Heno de Pravia, or Nivea.

• molletmod.73

  January 4, 2024

  

  If Elvis was the King of Rock and Roll, Shalimar was and is the king of perfumery. Influential and charismatic like few. Old, heavy, challenging? Of course. Whether it smells like neighborhood drugstore soap, like my mom’s Nivea in Gandia in the 80s, like a rich old lady, or like an aunt’s ‘chocho’… the thousand nonsense ideas that come to people’s minds… Shalimar EDP by Guerlain, uuuff, what a totem. Kings and queens, we are facing a perfumaco, ladies and gentlemen. A huge classic, not Amouage, not Creed, not milks… Without being the 20s edition, this is pure perfume history, and today we thank the heavens and Guerlain for continuing to make and sell it so the people can enjoy it without distinction. My river, I’d rather have dozens of niches and designers who only try to give this eternal aroma a twist to make business. Naturally, it’s an old-school EDP, with presence, potent smell, and performance in the old way. With a small 30ml bottle, you’re good, because this packs a good punch. It has a ton of flankers, I’ll stick with this. Quite moderate price for the market. Great pairing. Health and eternal life, Shalimar. Fulfilled? Hahaha, this smells like sex, kid, girl, girlie.

• Lorna_May

  January 15, 2024

  

  @Nanox7, I don’t know what happened to your review, but I’m glad it evaporated. I read it yesterday and hadn’t read something so tasteless and insulting in a long time. Reviews can be deleted or disappear due to accumulation of thumbs down. Don’t worry, whether you like Shalimar or not, your negative review doesn’t endanger this century-old perfume, nor is it a reason for censorship. Watch your manners, most of us dislike reading things like that.

• Mr. Baskerville

  February 11, 2024

  

  This fragrance is beyond the comprehension of the inexperienced. Shalimar means ‘temple of love’ and refers to the gardens Shah Jahan I built next to the Taj Mahal for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The poet Tagore called it ‘a tear on the cheek of time.’ The creation was inspired by that love. The bottle evokes the palace, and the entire product is studied as a complete work. Imagine how it hurts us romantics when people say it smells ‘decadent’ or unpleasant. If someone perceives it that way and says it respectfully, we should stay silent, as it’s a personal opinion. What’s not acceptable is saying anything just to be understood. A reviewer uses sarcasm to defend Shalimar against poorly educated opinions, and while the sarcasm is low humor, the wit is high. Dismissing old ladies or grandmas for saying they dislike fragrances is annoying and painful, it lowers the bar for human decency. Shalimar is complex and the epitome of a distant era. Although it’s not what it was in terms of quality or longevity, it outshines proposals from the 70s and 80s. Testing it is learning something new, taming the fragrance, and sculpting yourself as a person, accepting that if you like something, the rest is superfluous, because in reality, you are liking yourself.

• Addyi Spade

  February 14, 2024

  

  Shalimar, even the name is sensual. It’s a well-made perfume, just like Opium EDP. I love classics with incredible quality and a beautiful story in every note; despite reformulations, they remain unmatched. Both the EDP and EDT have it all. I love that it’s different, long-lasting, and sensual. Try it before buying to avoid misunderstandings.

• bvallina87

  February 21, 2024

  

  Shalimar is a vintage jewel, pure perfume history. Let’s educate our olfactory senses and stop saying nonsense. (And watch your mouth, you can say you don’t like something without mentioning someone else’s ‘chocho’.)

• Ojos Claros

  April 29, 2024

  

  Neither the opening nor the drydown convinced me, even though I do enjoy the heart notes. It’s a classic 90s oriental. I’m looking for intense scents, even orientals, but that sandalwood drydown is too dry. Don’t buy it blindly, though it might be the best for some. Maybe it was, who knows.

• Monty Phyton

  May 10, 2024

  

  Shalimar initially reminded me of La Toja shaving soap and I regretted it, but then I liked it; I felt rich and powerful, like wearing a satin robe and smoking a pipe. Although we aren’t in my grandfather’s era and I worry about the BHT, it’s long-lasting and fades slowly, like a candle going out. It’s not for everyone; it’s potent at the start with acidic citrus, civet, and provocative incense. It’s a work with evolution and history. I think it’s for ages 35+. Frida Kahlo fell in love with this ‘temple of love’. 🕯️ 9/10. P.S.: On the second day, I’m getting more hooked.

• Calo_wh

  June 23, 2024

  

  I’m a man and this is one of my favorites. I discovered it through Juan from Huelememucho, who says it’s sexy and exceptional. I love the dry down, so magical and attractive. The opening is a very sharp citrus that I don’t like, but the dry down is rich with iris, vanilla, and resins. At first, I felt it was strong and unpleasant due to the iris, but with experience, I see it as magical and delicious. It doesn’t feel vintage, it stands out, and people compliment me even at university. Longevity 8/10, projection 8/10, trail 9/10.

• Fatalfan

  October 28, 2024

  

  A work of art. So many years later and it’s still relevant. It’s magical. On women it has spectacular nuances, and on men it’s perfect. Totally elegant and imposing. A jewel with history that fits anyone.

• david_david

  November 3, 2024

  

  Nothing to add to what’s already been written about Shalimar. It’s an irreplaceable, delicious star fragrance with its own identity. For me, it’s unisex, suits all skin types, and adds distinction. It doesn’t smell old or dated. The current EDP version has good performance without being an animal bomb; the animal notes are softened. The vanilla-spicy dry down sits on the skin like a tailored suit.

• Lizgeek

  December 20, 2024

  

  Out of curiosity, someone let me try Shalimar EDP, and it reminded me of my grandmother: a woman of elegance, presence, and independence. I bought it again and now I use it without labels, simply enjoying its exquisiteness. It’s a jewel among all the saturated vanillas flooding the market. My advice: try it several times to enjoy its different notes like patchouli, sandalwood, or vetiver.

• El Reseñador Fantasma

  January 8, 2025

  

  I found Shalimar EDP thanks to Juan from Huelememucho and his passionate description. Upon trying it, I had a surprised reaction: it smells like something I knew but didn’t know where. It’s super charming. It starts with classic, elegant citrus, then around two hours later it softens into powder, giving a warm, lovely sensation, like my grandma’s makeup brushes (but in a good way). Drying down, it’s a delicious vanilla-incense blend. Lasts 8 hours as a personal bubble. The only thing is it causes strong olfactory fatigue; after three hours I can’t smell it on myself, but my family can. Scent 10/10, longevity 9/10. Ideal for dates and night outs with elegant clothes. If you like classic, warm scents, use it without fear. Highly recommended!

• Victortor

  January 26, 2025

  

  Similar to the toilette but with feminine and unisex nuances. The opening is dense and citrusy, then it becomes creamier, ambered, with a deep woody base. It feels less sharp and more rounded, moving away from the ‘older lady’ image. Performance is normal and it smells quite elegant.

• dorianreznor

  June 28, 2025

  

  Smells like lemon meringue, absolutely delicious. Sweet without being cloying, with a nice trail and longevity.

• Gabriela Zephora

  July 31, 2025

  

  A scent you either love or hate. Shalimar is a historical entity, not just a perfume. It has a difficult opening with sharp leather and citrus, but if you have patience, it rewards you with creamy, exquisite vanilla mixed with incense and iris. It becomes warm, rounded, and unisex, losing that initial harshness. The dry down is elegant, spicy, and balsamic. Ideal for autumn and winter, it’s seductive and timeless. Lasts 22 hours and projects well at first. It’s the temple of eternal love dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal. Try it before buying.

• PatiFlor

  January 20, 2026

  

  Bought it out of curiosity after seeing a video about that blue 70s bottle my mom used. Once I tried it, oh my god! It flooded my mind with memories of my mother and me in her lap. The only downside is the opening smells sharp and a bit off to me, probably too much bergamot, but it fades quickly to reveal that delicious vanilla that lasts 10 hours on my skin. It’s elegant and reminds me of her, even if that strong start is a bit confusing. Thanks for reading!