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Shalimar Philtre de Parfum(2020)

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A variant of Guerlain's Shalimar developed by Thierry Wasser, opening on lemon and bergamot before a heart of iris, jasmine, and rose, closing on vanilla, tolu balsam, and patchouli, offering yet another reinterpretation of Jacques Guerlain's foundational 1925 oriental, its title meaning Perfume Potion.

Did you know? This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole — the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces. Read the full story →

Brand

Guerlain

Perfumer

Thierry Wasser

Launched

2020

Family

Floral

Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is a fragrance from Guerlain, released in 2020 and composed by Thierry Wasser. It sits in the Floral family. It opens with Lemon and Bergamot, moves into a heart of Iris, Jasmine, and Rose, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, and Patchouli.

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