A timeless icon, Shalimar by Guerlain is celebrated as the first ambery fragrance in perfumery history — a creation that forever transformed the world of scent. Sensual, luminous, and unmistakably bold, it embodies a captivating balance between elegance and irresistible allure.
The composition opens with radiant bergamot, unfolding into a powdery heart of iris, before settling into the signature warmth of vanilla, creating an intense and lingering trail that feels both comforting and daring. Soft yet provocative, Shalimar wraps the skin in glowing sensuality, leaving behind a subtle hint of the forbidden.
Inspired by the legendary love story between an emperor and an Indian princess, the name Shalimar, meaning “temple of love” in Sanskrit, symbolizes eternal passion and devotion. It is a fragrance born from desire — romantic, powerful, and timeless.
The iconic bottle, designed by Raymond Guerlain, won first prize at the 1925 Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition. Its graceful curves echo the fountains of the historic Shalimar Gardens, while the sapphire-tinted fan stopper reflects the shimmering flow of water, completing a design as legendary as the fragrance itself.
Fragrance Family
Amber • Oriental • Sensual
Key Notes
Top: Bergamot
Heart: Iris
Base: Vanilla
A true masterpiece of perfumery — bold, romantic, and eternally captivating.
A timeless icon, Shalimar by Guerlain is celebrated as the first ambery fragrance in perfumery history — a creation that forever transformed the world of scent. Sensual, luminous, and unmistakably bold, it embodies a captivating balance between elegance and irresistible allure.
The composition opens with radiant bergamot, unfolding into a powdery heart of iris, before settling into the signature warmth of vanilla, creating an intense and lingering trail that feels both comforting and daring. Soft yet provocative, Shalimar wraps the skin in glowing sensuality, leaving behind a subtle hint of the forbidden.
Inspired by the legendary love story between an emperor and an Indian princess, the name Shalimar, meaning “temple of love” in Sanskrit, symbolizes eternal passion and devotion. It is a fragrance born from desire — romantic, powerful, and timeless.
The iconic bottle, designed by Raymond Guerlain, won first prize at the 1925 Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition. Its graceful curves echo the fountains of the historic Shalimar Gardens, while the sapphire-tinted fan stopper reflects the shimmering flow of water, completing a design as legendary as the fragrance itself.
Fragrance Family
Amber • Oriental • Sensual
Key Notes
Top: Bergamot
Heart: Iris
Base: Vanilla
A true masterpiece of perfumery — bold, romantic, and eternally captivating.
