Shalimar L'Essence by Guerlain for Women
Shalimar L'Essence by Guerlain for Women
Eau de Parfum
Main Accords
vanilla
powdery
amber
iris
sweet
Shalimar L'Essence Notes
- Heart Notes: Amber Ethylvanillin Iris Opoponax Rose
Top Notes
Almond
Bergamot
Incense
Heart Notes
Amber
Ethylvanillin
Iris
Opoponax
Rose
Base Notes
Benzoin
Leather
Madagascar Vanilla
Musk
Tonka Bean
Scent Family
Main Accords
vanilla
powdery
amber
iris
sweet
Shalimar L'Essence Notes
- Heart Notes: Amber Ethylvanillin Iris Opoponax Rose
Top Notes
Almond
Bergamot
Incense
Heart Notes
Amber
Ethylvanillin
Iris
Opoponax
Rose
Base Notes
Benzoin
Leather
Madagascar Vanilla
Musk
Tonka Bean
Scent Family
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Almond
Bergamot
Incense
Heart Notes
Amber
Ethylvanillin
Iris
Opoponax
Rose
Base Notes
Benzoin
Leather
Madagascar Vanilla
Musk
Tonka Bean
Shalimar L'Essence Overview
Shalimar L'Essence (Eau de Parfum) by Guerlain is a Women amber-oriental, powdery-spicy interpretation released in 2011; it opens with bergamot and lemon, moves to an elegant heart of iris, jasmine and rose, and dries down to vanilla, tonka bean, opoponax, benzoin, incense and sandalwood; expect 8–10 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection, best suited for users 25+.
Scent Profile
Wearability & Verdict
Pros
• Opulent vanilla-amber signature with refined iris nuance
• Long-lasting performance in cold weather
• Strong, elegant sillage that garners compliments
• Luxurious materials and classic Guerlain DNA
• Perfect for evening wear and special occasions
Cons
• Can feel heavy or cloying in warm temperatures
• Not ideal for office or close quarters
• Discontinued and increasingly hard to find
• Price can be high on the secondary market
• May read too mature for very young audiences
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding, Travel / Airplane
Not Recommended For:
- School, Office / Work, Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Religious Places
Pros
• Opulent vanilla-amber signature with refined iris nuance
• Long-lasting performance in cold weather
• Strong, elegant sillage that garners compliments
• Luxurious materials and classic Guerlain DNA
• Perfect for evening wear and special occasions
Cons
• Can feel heavy or cloying in warm temperatures
• Not ideal for office or close quarters
• Discontinued and increasingly hard to find
• Price can be high on the secondary market
• May read too mature for very young audiences
Good to Wear For:
- Dinner, Date Night, Party / Night Out, Wedding, Travel / Airplane
Not Recommended For:
- School, Office / Work, Gym / Sports, Running / Outdoor Activities, Religious Places
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