Shalimar

Name: GUERLAIN Shalimar
Brand: GUERLAIN
Rating: 3.9 (434 reviews)

GUERLAIN

3.9

434 reviews

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2.0

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LipstickLil

20 years ago

This Guerlain classic was truly awful on me (edt.) It must be down to my skin chemistry because there are so many wonderful reviews for it. It was so dry it was like vinegar, earthy and smoky. I...

About reviewer (351 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

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Lippyloo

20 years ago

This was my absolute favorite of my mom's perfumes when I was little-- I used to tell her she smelled like "lemon cookies." I remember testing it on myself about 10 years ago and being very...

About reviewer (301 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

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leonie_au

20 years ago

Shalimar is a favourite to wear during autumn/winter. Its vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli notes are warm, sensual and create a very distinctive blend. I often wear it to work and often get...

About reviewer (372 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0

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keahi

20 years ago

I love orientals but this one was not for me. Something in it strikes me as almost masculine, but that's just me. I will concede that this is a classic scent though and I have witnessed many an...

About reviewer (883 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown

1.0

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lilacterp

20 years ago

I simply just dislike this in general. I found it strong and powdery and just unpleasant. It's just too much and is too classic smelling for my tastes. I don't doubt that some people may smell good...

About reviewer (608 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0

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JCHC

20 years ago

I, too, am reminded of Emeraude when I smell Shalimar - not a good thing, though Shalimar is not nearly as bad. I'm trying to figure out what smells so bad on me, because Shalimar smells wonderful...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairSilver

EyesBlue

5.0

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perfumegirl01

20 years ago

love everything about shalimar although i much prefer the older bottle as this one looks cheap and tacky. also, just bought the eau de toilette again and for some reason it smells a bit different...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

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Flippit

20 years ago

UPDATE 7/05: The initial note is rather medicinal on me but the drydown after a few minutes is beautiful. A sexy, warm, non-foody vanilla. It does remind me a bit of Emeraude but not as powdery.

About reviewer (193 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

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BelleBrune

20 years ago

I had a moment of clarity this morning. (Yes, I do have them occasionally!) Coming out of the shower, feeling refreshed and ready to face the day, I reached for a tiny little bottle of Shalimar EdT...

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

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doroula76

20 years ago

Shalimar is my HG fragrance. I have an EDP and it smells divine. The tope note (bergamot) disappears instantly on me and the warm,sexy and smokey vanilla takes over. I think it's a masterpiece!

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

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djsaphira

20 years ago

I recently turned 20 years old, and as a b-day gift to myself, i bought the perfume i've adored since i was little... Shalimar. I bought both the EDT and the Parfum @ the duty free in the airport,...

About reviewer (506 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0

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blueelm

20 years ago

Shalimar is an ultimate classic. Unfortunately, while I love it, something about it goes sour on me when I actually wear it. Perhaps it is the bergamot, but this gets a very strange bitter smell...

About reviewer (273 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

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jennybee

20 years ago

Mmmmmm.... I LOVE this. I see why it's such a classic perfume. It's incense-y with bergamot, iris, vanilla & powdery tonka beans. I have the EDT spray and it softens by the end of the day but...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

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lAnamour

20 years ago

MY favorite Guerlain perfume! Classic sexy decadent scent.

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

1.0

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heatherajustice

20 years ago

Okay...this must be one of those chemistry things because I was gagging when I put this on. I couldn't get it off fast enough. It smells like lemon pledge with a dash of pepper. Very loud to me. It...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen

2.0

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CelestialBlue

20 years ago

I don't smell vanilla, I smell a sour, old-fashioned scent that is a bit putrid. Awful.

About reviewer (154 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0

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LollyD

20 years ago

I'm one of the few who cannot stand this perfume - on me anyways. It smells lovely on the rest of you, but there is something in this perfume that immediately goes wrong on me - it reminds me of...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0

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elfriede

20 years ago

Makes me think of glossy-smooth black satin...or buttery kidskin leather. Smoky, hazy, seductive. More subtle than other orientals I've tried--no overdose of sweetness or spiciness. Works...

About reviewer (354 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

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jungirl

20 years ago

Wow! This has the unique quality of being both refined and French, old fashioned and Eastern, non-offensive yet different, and altogether intoxicating. It has all of the qualities of a very well...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0