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Shalimar Parfum Initial
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Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Thierry Wasser. The top notes are bergamot, orange, and green notes; the heart notes are iris, patchouli, vetiver, rose, and jasmine; the base notes are vanilla, caramel, tonka bean, and musk.
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My sister. Earthy notes different from what I know. Very penetrating; you can’t forget it.
I don’t agree that it’s unisex; for me, it’s clearly feminine, VERY FEMININE. It’s a GREAT fragrance; I’d even say it’s cult status.
I have a strange relationship with Shalimar Parfum Initial: sometimes I love it and other times it doesn’t say anything to me, so I wear it when I’m in sync. I love wearing it with my leather jacket, cigarette holder, and heels; it’s sexy, elegant, timeless, and intense. I don’t notice the sweet notes; instead, it smells like leather and incense, with the iris very present. It’s for special occasions, the night, and cold weather; I wouldn’t wear it daily or in summer. Its incredible longevity and staying power stand out.
Another one I tried that I liked, although I haven’t given it its due until now. Confirmed: I love it. The iris stands out a lot, then I notice caramel, vetiver, a touch of jasmine, rose, and vanilla, patchouli, and something of musk. It seems very feminine, but I wouldn’t deny any man the chance to wear it. Its longevity is durable, and the trail is powerful at first (up to 15-20 minutes). I see it as ideal for mild temperatures; it’s like a distant descendant of Shalimar that doesn’t overwhelm its voluptuousness but does show off its elegance.
It’s sweet, refreshing, fruity, and a light floral; the vanilla is barely noticeable, along with a bit of orange and caramel. It’s a pretty fragrance with a good concept, but it doesn’t quite reach the ideal point: it lacks maturity, concentration, strength, and projection. I feel like they left it half-baked.
It’s a perfume I want to own; I was shown it at the mall after a brand facial and it seemed like it would suit me. It lasts quite a while on the skin, something not everyone achieves. It smells oriental but very attractive; I felt sexy wearing it and it gives confidence. It’s good, and I plan to try it again to confirm the longevity before buying it.
Beautiful and intoxicating perfume.
Yesterday I was torn between buying this or the legendary Mitsouko, but in the end, I chose the classic, and this fragrance seduced me: it’s sweet with a delicious touch of vetiver and bergamot. The balance is sophisticated, modern, and very urban. It smells like fine incense with that intoxicating warmth of vanilla. The longevity is impeccable and the trail is excellent. It will surely be my next purchase—a more modern and tempting temple of love.
It’s a scent that makes you your own best version: your skin brings out the best in it. Sensual, enigmatic, and unique—the definitive version.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is the flirty, tender version of the Shalimar family with its own touch of whimsy. The scent is complex: it starts with an intense iris, patchouli, and a sour yet delicious bergamot, then evolves by blending that flower with sweet orange, soft vanilla, vetiver, and hidden tonka bean. The best part is the dry down: a realistic rose, jasmine, and caramel that balance the acidity, florals, and sweetness. Although the iris dominates the entire journey and sometimes overwhelms me, I really enjoy how it finishes. It lasts about half a day and leaves a trail that clings to the skin like your natural scent. It reminds me more of my mother than of me, so it would make a great gift, though I’ll eventually buy my own bottle for its sensuality and elegance. Definitely worth trying a few times.
I found out here that sadly this year it’s leaving the shelves. I rushed to buy my little bottles… what a tragedy.
I acquired this fragrance yesterday. I was determined to buy the legendary original Shalimar, but knowing of its disappearance, I couldn’t resist the temptation, as it is truly good: it possesses a delicate sensuality. Unlike the original, it doesn’t smell powdery; the vanilla is more discreet, and although one misses the jasmine, sandalwood, and incense, it results in a fresher, more youthful, and elegant scent. It has medium sillage and good longevity. It keeps the spirit of the original but in a more modern and easy-to-wear version. A beauty. It’s a refined invitation to make love… Recommended!
I bought this perfume solely guided by the reviews and trust in Guerlain. At first, I thought I had made a mistake. The dominant iris shocked me at first and was still there after four hours. However, the bottle is so beautiful that I decided to keep it. I don’t know what happened, but days later I tried it again and… I fell head over heels in love. I guess my inexperienced nose needed that second chance. It never happened to me that I liked or disliked a perfume instantly. I had to succumb to the charms of Shalimar. It seems very sensual, the perfume for making love. It melts with the skin… oh, I love it!
I was interested in the iris note, as a lover of Dior Homme and influenced by ‘This fragrance reminds me of’, thinking it would be similar with that ‘lipstick/makeup’ vibe. But no, it really has nothing to do with Dior Homme conceptually. This Shalimar, perhaps it’s powdery, yes, very powdery, but it smells like talcum powder, an intense talcum scent, and nothing of ‘lipstick/makeup’. Sincerely, I found it old-fashioned, feminine, due to sweet and rose notes. Unisex? Maybe because of the talc, but I feel it’s old-fashioned, not classic. It’s intense, even the saleswoman disliked the intensity when spraying it. It feels high quality, not artificial, but I see it for an older, elegant woman; it would make her look sophisticated. I’d think it’s interesting to smell on a young person. I don’t entirely like the patchouli note; if it were less noticeable, it would be more pleasant. I tried the EDT and it was the same, slightly fresher and less intense/long-lasting. Out of date and out of market… it has an enjoyable, fine, and sophisticated aroma. Obviously, I would never wear it, but if I had extra money, I’d buy it for my collection 🙂
I tried it because comments said it was unisex. It’s very, VERY feminine. It’s quite dry, with lots of iris but not in the Dior Homme style. It immediately reminded me of some facet of Habit Rouge EDP. The sillage is better than average, and the longevity on my arm was about 10 hours. Very good, like all Guerlain, but only for women.
I walked into a store determined to buy it because I was surprised to see it available. The opening was rich, but my instinct said to wait a few minutes to see how it settles on the skin. Result: it’s not my type. Everyone has their tastes, but I don’t do powdery perfumes, and this is one of those.
Exquisite, no more. At first, it seemed overwhelming, but as time passes, it becomes a delight. It reminds me a lot of Chloe Intense Love for its powdery heart. It’s oriental but with a creamy citrus base. It’s striking and, as I’ve read, perfect for making love. It strips you bare. What a pity it’s discontinued; it cost me a lot to find it, and I bought two bottles.
It’s very somber and mysterious, smelling of antiques with so many notes that none stand out individually. It’s strong and full of character, neither sweet nor floral. I went along with the reviews and am very disappointed: every perfume I’ve bought following this website has been a failure. This smells like a thousand things and nothing. The best advice is to try it in-store at Macy’s or Sephora, because as others say, it’s a total bust. It smells different on everyone due to pH. I would never buy it again, so sad for the whole house.
It starts with orange and a touch of lime, followed by herbaceous balsamic notes. The iris is powdery and fresh with smoky hints, earthy patchouli, and flowers like jasmine and rose. In the dry down, caramelized notes give it a gourmand character and some sandalwood. It’s a dark floral chypre, delicate but distant. It shares few notes with Shalimar; as it dries, it smells like the typical Guerlain but more floral. Great scent, too bad they discontinued it.
Oh my god, what a perfume! It’s incredibly sophisticated, sweet, and oriental yet delicate and soft… it’s sensual, very feminine, with a gorgeous structure.
I had to try this eau de parfum and I have to say it’s tremendously different. When I say different, it’s that it doesn’t smell like anything concrete, not sweet or floral, it’s brutal. As other reviews say, you have to try it because the start has a lot of power and, after a few minutes, it continues with that aroma I can’t define. I don’t know what it smells like, just like previous reviews say. I don’t know what to think about whether people like it or not because everyone has varied tastes and what smells like heavenly wonder to me might smell like basic trash or rat killer to others; everyone is who they are. The only thing I’ll say: powerful, brutal, it throws me off, I can’t identify the components, it’s different, and I don’t find it feminine for my taste, and… I also don’t find it masculine; if it smelled like this on a man, I’d be a bit scared, just as if I smelled like this on a woman. What I won’t say is that it’s disgusting because I won’t disrespect anyone who adores it, but be careful with this scent because it has been fermenting for over eighty years and it has a “pair,” so I say it and let it drop if the website allows me. To clarify (since I’ve also read this in reviews): if I try to make love or have someone make love to me with this perfume, I guarantee that on my part it cuts off all the accumulated libido of months (if I have any) and maybe it can cut it off for whoever desires me. It has defeated my nose. I’m sorry because the bottle seems incredible, the ingredients are good, and Guerlain has always given me olfactory joys. I will deeply respect its cachet because obviously it has it, but be careful with Shah Jahan and the princess from the fairy tale Mumtaz Mahal, characters with a lot of character… ADDENDUM: Since it seems to have been withdrawn from the market, I took the opportunity to buy a bottle, thus having a fragrance that is very current yet has a very high vintage touch, and this is what I can appreciate most in it for now, and with time everything will be said.
Shalimar, the temple of love. Describing it is impossible; any word sounds like a lie and only creates illusions, when you are far beyond words. Carrying you with me is like an eternal dawn in my soul while the sun remains a distant future. Breathing you in is opening a window that lets pure air into my life, laden with caramelized iris that envelops me. Closing my eyes, I dream of the Taj Mahal and the gardens that give you name rising from the water; an ethereal woman, though I don’t see her, I know she’s precious because she carries a drop of love that smells of bergamot, licorice, and lime dressed in raspberry. Walking toward me, she leaves her veils on the floor; she perfumes her footprints with transparent roses, sweet jasmine, and delicate lily. Her naked figure, yet dressed in magic, stands before me, takes my hands, and expectant of this beautiful moment, I close my eyes when her mouth gifts me a shy kiss that tastes of vanilla. A cloud of spices, tonka bean, patchouli, and white musk wraps me in a silent mist but full of shouts of emotion… I don’t want to open my eyes; the lady knows I won’t… It’s true, there’s no one in front… but wait… in my hand there is a drop: an ancestral perfumed memory, of thousands of ladies who gave their love, who without needing to build temples to show their feelings, loved and shared their best song, squandering time as if it were eternal… and eternal is that drop in your temple: Shalimar.
It’s an absolute beauty. I’m obsessed with that touch of coal tar, so nostalgic yet so powerful.
It’s sobriety made into perfume, elegant and timeless. Maybe the top notes are a bit aggressive at first, but after five minutes it smells of realistic iris accompanied by tonka bean and patchouli. If you don’t like such authentic iris, you won’t have the sensitivity to appreciate its beauty, because it’s powerful and has a lot of presence.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is so faithful to the vintage that at first I only notice that beautiful iris, but after a few hours the roses, tonka bean, and vanilla come alive. Without the leather or the opulence of the original, its soul is there with discretion and elegance—that subtle, mystical, and sensual touch, almost ethereal. It smells like an old perfume, makeup powder, and a bit of lipstick, with soft vanilla and a bouquet of roses. I was surprised by the longevity: perfect 12 hours on skin with good initial projection. What a pity to discover it late and find it already discontinued.
I just picked this up at a bazaar, full and brand new, at a ridiculously low price. Its contents are exquisite, and it’s less strict than the 1935 version, but while I personally prefer the vintage version for its powerful tone and smoky-woody note, this is like a rejuvenated version for the new generation, and yes, it retains much of its particular sensual and beautiful spirit. I’m fascinated by the idea of renewing fragrances so young people can enjoy creations from the past like Chanel No. 5 or No. 19, even this beautiful Shalimar, although I’ll still prefer the first versions. This one left me with a hint of vanilla and caramel, with vetiver and its undeniable bergamot. If it lasts quite a while and is among the most pleasant to my nose for being a tender aroma that displays character and an audible presence. Simply delicious.
My favorite Guerlain perfume, without a doubt. Spectacular longevity, great sillage, a very good fragrance. I had a sample they gave me at BodyBell, and my surprise when I got home was incredible. I put a few drops on my wrist and the result was hours of Shalimar Parfum Initial scent. Then I sprayed a few drops on my pillow and the scent accompanied me for over a week, smelling great and lasting a long time. I give this perfume a 10+. I went to Primor to buy it and found the Shalimar Eau de Parfum (I thought it would be almost the same, but they aren’t that similar). I’m happy with my Eau de Parfum, but it’s not the same; I would have loved the Eau Initial much more. SHALIMAR EAU INITIAL: – Longevity (10+) – Sillage (10) – Positive Reviews (10). Final Score: 10+.
Parfum Initial is a very unusual perfume. The opening is unbearable, but in the heart it turns gourmand and eventually becomes “cozy,” as they say nowadays. And yet, in no phase does it seem like a generic scent. The start is an indescribable slap in the face: monkey anise aromatized with tangerine citrus or those anise balls from the eighties in soda bottles. Minutes pass before you start wondering if that anise-citrus aroma will ever disappear. You can sit tight, because it lasts about forty minutes—a very long half-hour where you don’t know if you like it or hate it. It’s neither masculine nor feminine; it smells like some forgotten anise liqueur in a country house pantry. But then, one of those times you bring your nose to your hand to see if it’s telling you something new, you discover that the acidic liniment of the beginning has vanished. The perfume has completely pivoted to gourmand. And although I’m not one of those who sympathize with this family, I have to say it’s so well-made that I can’t find a single bad word to say about it. Here there’s caramel, vanilla, and patchouli, but with notes so delicate and refined that, even though I don’t like edible notes in perfumery, they have me sniffing in surprise at their quality. A vanilla with the exact sweetness, realistic, lightyears away from those phosphorescent vanillas of today; a subtle caramel, without any roast notes or kiosk sweetness, more than caramel it’s a slightly toasted, caramelized, milky jelly with floral sparkles. The patchouli and rose give the sweet notes that cold body they need in fougères, but here they are so well linked with the vetiver that it must be the first time I’ve tasted a velvety, fine, subtle gourmand, almost a sigh. As it dries, the edible notes disappear, but the trail remains: distant sparkles of vanilla and caramel, no longer hot but warm like a fine wool sweater in winter. There are lingering hints of rose and vetiver, very tender, sparkles of musk, and a surprise that brings back memories of a nice simple perfume from years ago, Cabaret by Gres. The drydown would be classified as Woody Floral Musk. It’s a comfortable, maternal drydown, a scent that reminds you of when you were little and your parents let you play half an hour longer before bed on a Saturday night, carefree. I truly believe it deserves its reputation as an incunable. It doesn’t remind me of Shalimar at all, I don’t feel the iris (I swear), and it doesn’t remind me of Dior Homme or anything powdery. I don’t even find it unisex; it’s very feminine. However, it seems to me such a well-made, refined small gourmand that, by its side, the other members of this family would be like comparing Romy Schneider to Mamie van Doren. The bottle is a masterpiece; that pale pink that in other perfumes is a cliché here defines its nature: pure tenderness and delicacy. The sillage is medium to low, but the longevity is very good. It’s inexplicable that Guerlain keeps such beautiful perfumes off the market while releasing a hundred and one flankers from other lines.
Shalimar Eau de Parfum Initial is a DELICIOUS treat. It’s a timeless, distinguished fragrance with a powerful sillage and infinite longevity. I stumbled upon it years ago and can’t stop wearing it, even though it’s now discontinued. It’s very strong at the start, so I see it as ideal for temperate or cold climates and for evening wear. The iris note is prominently featured, and the incense gives it that exquisite mystique. The patchouli and vetiver add a masculine, sensual touch. I close my eyes and I’m transported to some palace in the Middle East—what more could you ask for? It’s unisex and, above all, UNIQUE.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is a clever wink to the classic, though it only hints a bit at the original EDP. I bought it out of curiosity after reading it was being reissued in Les Parisiennes with good reviews. Upon trying it, the opening caught me off guard: a sharp, effervescent anise note that threw me off at first. After a few minutes, however, the fragrance dives headfirst into gourmand territory, that caramelized realm that is sublime when it dries down. On my skin, it feels neither overwhelmingly sweet nor heavy; on the contrary, there’s freshness. It’s an elaborate, well-crafted structure with more complexity than many current fragrances, retaining tenderness from start to finish. The 2011 bottle is gorgeous, that flanker edition that’s no longer made. I just hope the 2020 Les Parisiennes version hasn’t declined.
First of all: beautiful perfume, hands down. It needs to be clarified in any Shalimar Parfum Initial review because, being so particular, many talk about details without making it clear: it’s beautiful. Shalimar Parfum Initial has little to do with its older sister, the classic Shalimar; it’s not an “introduction” to Shalimar. If someone buys it thinking it will be a steroid-free version, they’ll be let down. It’s simply a different perfume. It opens with marked bergamot and a bit of woodiness. My partner and I felt it was a bit sour at the start. It doesn’t smell bad, simply it’s sharp. It’s a first impression that lasts little and quickly moves to the protagonists: the Iris (reminds a bit of Dior Homme but with more restraint), the rose, the patchouli, and the vetiver. This combination gives a distinguished and elegant air, curious because it’s elegant and easy to use. We could summarize it as “a classy perfume.” A few hours later, when it settles, the gourmand part of caramel emerges accompanied by a super well-done vanilla. Guerlain doesn’t fail. Personally, I don’t like gourmands, but in this case, yes, because it’s very subtle. It gives you the urge to “eat it,” yes, but nothing extraordinary, very measured. The entire dry-down process is wonderful because it takes you through several places, olfactory and geographical, because, after all, it’s the younger sister of an oriental. Every now and then I smell my wrist to see how it progresses; I appreciate that a lot. The longevity on my skin is insane. I put it on at 10:00 PM and the next morning I could still smell it. On my skin, “women’s” perfumes last longer than “men’s,” so I didn’t expect less. The projection is low: it projects well for the first hour and then sticks to the skin. Whether it’s unisex: that’s a conversation that already bores me. THE PERFUME IS UNISEX. But perfumes are unisex because each one is a personal experience. We must transcend marketing campaigns. If a girl feels good in Dior Sauvage, good for her; if a guy feels good in Chanel Nº5, good for him. My most used perfume last winter was Organza by Givenchy. What we must have is personality (and maybe the outfit) so the perfume doesn’t take us over. To make it simple: if you feel comfortable using Dior Homme, you can use this, although due to the floral notes it might cost you a bit more. It’s a matter of personality.
They discontinued it and I can’t find the reason. It was exquisite. Nothing to do with the original Shalimar; it was a fragrance leaning oriental with the famous “guerlinade” of the maison: tonka, bergamot, rose, vanilla, jasmine, and iris. It was well-crafted, with an aromatic opening and the charm in the dry-down: powdery floral with a prominent iris, accompanied by soft vetiver and patchouli. It’s harmonious. I don’t see any resemblance to Dior Homme Intense. Shalimar Parfum Initial is more loaded with flowers, all creamy and sweet due to the caramel. It came out when the iris note was in fashion and what a charm this essence has. If you like iris, you’ll love it. Let it come back!!!!
I found a partial wild one at the Facebook group sale and had to buy it instantly. The bottle arrived without a box, with the front letters erased and without its blue Guerlain ribbon, but with the juice almost intact, a pinkish yellow color, which is what matters. As much as I’m in love with its L’eau version, I was dying to compare it with the original. Well, this Shalimar Parfum Initial shares much more with its predecessor, Shalimar EDP, than with its eau de toilette. Upon opening, it’s immediately stronger and less floral: balsamic vanilla, the famous “guerlinade” and a very carnal caramel. It’s definitely softer than the original, but maintains a delicious, certain amber vigor. The citrus opening is less pronounced. On my skin, the iris and patchouli appear almost immediately. I was worried about the patchouli, but here it’s very calm and light, though perceptible, giving it more strength. The protagonist is the iris, very clear, with that boudoir makeup smell that goes great with the bottle’s style. A few minutes later, I feel that characteristic vanilla and a caramel sweetness that makes the perfume feel consistent; I imagine the texture of a pudding. It has a much more impressive trail than the L’eau. In the first hours it’s almost unbearable (my sister asked if it was the right perfume for the heat), but the projection drops over time and settles at a good level, with that sweet vanilla and iris. What I do like is that it lasts on clothes until the next day; I’m sure it would perform better on cold days. Total, it’s a gem. However, I still prefer the bouquet of the L’eau, which asks for nothing in terms of performance and scent.
I got two bottles at a ridiculous price and I’m happy because it feels like a vintage jewel, although it hasn’t fully convinced me yet. I must admit it has presence, it feels a bit masculine too.
It’s the most beautiful perfume I’ve tried and I’m lucky to have it. When I feel sad, I spray a little and move forward again.
Excellent and wonderful, but, as usual… they discontinued it years ago. No comments… because I get lost!!!!!
I can’t, Shalimar isn’t for me. This Initial I liked and almost bought secondhand, but I still notice a milky hint, a floor wax smell, that doesn’t convince me (I don’t know why, don’t kill me, every Shalimar I’ve tried has that hint I can’t stand). It might be very similar to the vintage; what I liked most was that, I was going to buy it for that, but to avoid shopaholism, I decided to save the money.
To the girls in Latin America missing this perfume, try Ilia Tu/Ser by Natura… it’s super similar!!!!
Finding something like this is incredible, a great joy. Letting it go without fully experiencing it is cruel; missing something you’ll never have again weighs on your chest. This happens with discontinued masterpieces. Only those who’ve suffered something similar understand this storm. Everyone looks at you strangely saying, “It’s just a perfume!” But it’s like a love that ends and leaves you in mourning; it’s unique, a connection, like finding your perfect match. It can’t be replaced or forgotten. It’s a puzzle: how can anyone throw away a fragrance like this? When you apply it, you enter another dimension, a fairy tale. Shalimar Initial opens with acidic, green, almost bitter orange, as if they put the hard leaves of the fruit there: a dark, velvety green before the bergamot floats and the DNA of Shalimar appears, highlighting a touch of Arabian Nights. An hour later, it sets off fireworks: the curtain rises and a magical, perfect iris appears. Nothing is cold or out of place, pure emotion. Shalimar Parfum Initial fills the room, tilts its head, and lets a smile shine under its incredible eyes. It wears a veil of patchouli and soft roses bloom on its cheeks, all suggestion to emphasize its beauty. This iris is the queen of the dance floor from the start and lasts until dawn, without turning pale, just softer and sweeter. Then, settling on the skin, it transforms into a delicious caramel, with a subtle musk like cotton candy (which I’d love to eat at the first amusement park), and the DNA of Shalimar regains strength with its unique vanilla. It’s not overwhelming, but gives essence without being sticky; it’s an oriental with body, slightly sweet and comforting. In my opinion, it’s not just based on its progenitor, but a fusion of modern trends and Guerlain’s experience. It’s so radiant and perfect that whoever wears it shines from within. But it needs a special occasion, not necessarily a dance night, but a day to make a good impression. There are people who spend hundreds of euros without blinking; I can’t, so sometimes I think about how to make money quickly (inheritances, lotteries… :-)).
An acidic, sharp opening that yields to a powdery iris, like old, vinegar-scented makeup from the bottom of a drawer, but with class. I imagine it in a giant chalet with a library, for a very cultured woman. It’s a mix of sensations: it doesn’t fall in love with me, but it should; it’s so “old money.” Maybe 36 degrees doesn’t do it justice, and besides, you have to wait for it to dry before you can appreciate it.