Olfactionary
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This scent's jasmine note owes its richness to indole, the same compound found, in larger amounts, in feces.
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L'Initial Eau de Parfum, released in 2021 by Guerlain, is a modern take on the classic Shalimar lineage. It opens with bright bergamot and orange, then settles into a powdery iris‑rose heart, finishing on a warm vanilla‑caramel base accented by tonka bean, patchouli and musk. The fragrance blends a crisp, citrusy opening with a luxurious, powdery dry‑down that has earned it a place in Guerlain's Legendaires collection.
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