More about Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Jacques Guerlain composed Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, a 1990 women's fragrance, as a tribute to the love of Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Parfum opens with bright bergamot and lemon, plus cedar, mandarin orange and other citruses. Graceful iris and jasmine soften the heart notes, together with rose, patchouli and vetiver. The base notes drift down to creamy vanilla and sandalwood touched with incense, leather, tonka bean and musk. Deeply personal, it wraps the skin like a silk scarf and evokes a quiet night in the Gardens of Shalimar, where moonlight glows on still water. Winter and fall dominate among wearers, and they mostly reach for Shalimar Eau de Parfum once the sun is down. It fits a woman who wants a rich vanilla, sandalwood and incense scent for cold evenings.
Featured Notes
Shalimar Eau de Parfum opens with Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, a heart of Vetiver, Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Leather, Opoponax.
- Top Notes
- Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar
- Heart Notes
- Vetiver, Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli
- Base Notes
- Vanilla, Incense, Leather, Opoponax
Longevity & Projection
Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter and the night.
What does Shalimar Eau de Parfum smell like?
Shalimar Eau de Parfum opens with Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, develops into a heart of Vetiver, Jasmine, Iris, Patchouli, Rose, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Incense, Leather, Opoponax, Civet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Shalimar Eau de Parfum last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Shalimar Eau de Parfum has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Shalimar Eau de Parfum?
Fragrances with a similar character include Outlands, Pantheon R, Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Shalimar Eau de Parfum — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Shalimar Eau de Parfum samples?
You can buy authentic Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Shalimar Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Citruses, Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




