Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Shalimar Parfum Initial was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes; middle notes are Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanille, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Musk. Shalimar Parfum Initial – scent of desires, joy and sensuality arrives in a flacon which reminds us of shape of the traditional edition. The bottle of this edition is taller and sleeker than the previous. It is decorated with blue stopper and blue tassel on the neck of the flacon. Liquid of the flacon is coloured in warm pink. Composition of Shalimar Parfum Initial is created of citruses, green notes, flowers, woody accords and oriental scents. Starting from citruses, the composition adds zest of bergamot and orange. Rose flowers and jasmine enjoy embrace of woody accords of vetiver and patchouli, while oriental notes of vanilla, white musk and luscious tonka give seductive warmth to the whole composition. Green notes provide a fresher tone to the composition. Face of the advertising campaign for the new Shalimar Parfum Initial is Natalia Vodianova, photographed naked. These photos are supposed to represent innocence and chastity of woman's body, new Eve. The photos were taken by Paolo Roversi. Shalimar Parfum Initial is presented to the market in March 2011 as a 40, 60 and 100ml EDP.
Discover how this fragrance unfolds from the first spray to the lasting dry-down.
Level 01 — Apex
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Level 02 — Core
Level 03 — Foundation
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1st Spray
30 min
2 hrs
6 hrs
12 hrs
Thierry Wasser
Switzerland
The Inspiration
A fragrance is more than a list of notes. It is the atmosphere, memory, and feeling that remains long after the first spray.
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