Guerlain

Shalimar Eau de Parfum

9 notes catalogued · sourced Aug 2026

Scent DNA · Fresh, with Sweet Depth

  • Floral 33%
  • Citrus 22%
  • Gourmand 22%
  • Amber 11%
  • Leather 11%

Note Pyramid

A bright and zesty opening of bergamot and lemon gives way to iris, jasmine and rose at the heart, delicate and petal-soft. The drydown is soft and sweet, built on vanilla, opoponax and tonka bean. (Description based on notes.)

How It Smells & Compares

Bergamot and lemon on top, iris, jasmine and rose in the heart, vanilla, opoponax, tonka bean and leather below.

Closest in our data

  • Guerlain Shalimar L'EssenceShares bergamot, iris, leather, opoponax, rose, tonka bean, vanilla. Adds frankincense, almond, amber, musk, benzoin.
  • Parfums de Marly CarlisleShares bergamot, jasmine, opoponax, rose, tonka bean, vanilla. Adds nutmeg, green apple, patchouli, sandalwood.
More detail

Shalimar Eau de Parfum has nine notes. Floral notes are 33% of its scent DNA, citrus and gourmand 22% each, and amber and leather 11% each. Bergamot and lemon open, iris, jasmine and rose form the heart, and vanilla, opoponax, tonka bean and leather close. The opoponax and leather are what give the sweet base a resinous edge.

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