Jacques Guerlain in 1921 created a fragrance for women which he christened Shalimar. It actually has quite an interesting anecdote behind its creation. Elisabeth Barille in her words recounts the incident. According to her, one day while examining a sample of vanillin, Jacques all of a sudden poured the entire contents into a Jicky bottle in hand which resulted in the birth of âShalimarâ. Over 90 years have passed and the popularity of Shalimar remains unabated. Shalimar comes with a family of fragrances, five out of which have been presented below.
1. Guerlain Shalimar Light women’s perfume (2.5 oz)
PRICE : USD 60
You are sure to surrender control of your senses after having a pleasant whiff of this fragrance. It is a beautiful blend of youthful and clean fragrance. Its fragrance is extremely famous among stylish women all around the world. It has a soft blend of blooming florals and sweet vanilla. Its main ingredients include sparkling jasmine, soft vanilla and notes of citrus. The newer version of Shalimar Fresh was introduced in 2003 and it has successfully added to the worth of original creation.
USP
Shalimar Light has the fragrance base of the original âclassicâ which is a highly acclaimed Eau De Perfume for women.
PROS
Its spreads fresh and wonderful fragrance wherever you go.
It comes in a nice attractive glass bottle easy to use and best to gift.
2. Shalimar Guerlain Eau de Cologne 3 oz Splash
PRICE : USD 85
This mesmerizing fragrance was introduced by Guerlain in 1925, which in itself is a proof of its outstanding worth. It has a traditional touch that would remind you of late sixties. New versions of this perfume have been made by keeping in mind the traditional value and contemporary approach. It is known for having refined oriental fragrance. Some quantity of floral notes is also added to make it blooming and refreshing throughout the day.Itâs a typical feminine fragrance that possesses a blend of iris, vanilla and rose.
USP
This mystical fragrance has been made by blending bergamot, leather notes and vanilla that gives a long lasting aroma.
PROS
Its classic round glass bottle is as impressive as its fragrance.
3. Shalimar Perfume by Guerlain, 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray for Women
PRICE : USD 49.5
Creating this perfume was a great success for the design house of Guerlain. This women fragrance is famous for being extremely seductive and exotic. It has pronounced oriental floral fragrance. It is believed that this fragrance was created, getting inspired by the love of Indian Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, for whom Taj Mahal was built. It has been dubbed after âThe gardens of Shalimarâ where their love bloomed. The main ingredients of this perfume are bergamot, rose, leather, cedar, Peru Balsam, Benzoin, lemon, patchouli, iris etc.
USP
A modern fragrance has been added to the classic base to give it a novel appeal.
PROS
Itâs a nice scent to embrace especially for people in love.
It’s gripping effect is well suited for evening wear.
4. Shalimar Parfum Initial Eau De Parfum, 3.4 oz
PRICE : USD 119
This exotic perfume comes in a nice glass flacon, decorated with a blue stopper and an attractive blue tassel on the neck of the flacon. It has been created using flowers, green notes, citruses and woody oriental notes. The citric ingredients like bergamot and orange add freshness and zest to it. Rose flower, jasmine, vetiver, patchouli, notes of vanilla, white musk, tonka are blended well to add seductive warmth to the entire composition. Green notes help in maintaining a soothing effect all day long. The warm pink color of the perfume looks extremely attractive.
USP
A simple whiff of this perfume is enough to impart sensuality, pleasure and desire.
PROS
This captivating perfume has power of making you feel addicted and you cannot go unseen wearing this fragrance.
It has gentle effect, like the feel of cashmere on soft skin.
5. Shalimar 1/4 ounce perfume for women by Guerlain
PRICE : USD 79.99
This alluring fragrance comes in a very attractive glass bottle designed in a nice conventional way. Its fragrance is extremely captivating and mesmerizing. It comes in a refillable spray bottle and its main ingredients are bergamot, lemon and patchouli that impart freshness to this perfume. This perfume is best suited for evening wear. Glass bottle of the perfume is as beautiful as its fragrance. Blue crown like cap looks extremely attractive holding gold tone perfume in it.
USP
Vanilla, sandalwood and musk are blended beautifully to impart a sensual aroma to this perfume.
PROS
It’s attractive bottle is refillable which could be filled over and again very easily.
This crispy clean fragrance is impossible to resist.