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Shalimar Parfum Initial
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Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, the nose behind this composition is Thierry Wasser. The top notes are bergamot, orange and green notes; the heart notes are iris, patchouli, vetiver, rose and jasmine; the base notes are vanilla, caramel, tonka bean and musk.
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My sister. Different earthy notes to what I know. Very penetrating; you cannot forget it.
I do not agree that it is unisex; for me it is clearly feminine, VERY FEMININE. It is a GREAT fragrance; I would even say it is cult status.
With Shalimar Parfum Initial I have a strange relationship: sometimes I love it and other times it says nothing to me, so I wear it when I am in tune. I love wearing it with my leather jacket, cigarette holder, and heels; it is sexy, elegant, timeless, and intense. I do not notice the sweet notes; instead, it smells of leather and incense, with the iris very present. It is for special occasions, the night, and the cold; I would not wear it daily or in summer. Its longevity and incredible staying power stand out.
Another one I tried and liked, although I haven’t done it justice until now. Confirmed that I love it: the iris stands out hugely, then I notice caramel, vetiver, a touch of jasmine, rose, and vanilla, patchouli, and a bit of musk. It seems very feminine, but I wouldn’t deny any man using it. Its longevity is durable and the trail is powerful at first (up to 15-20 minutes). I see it as ideal for mild temperatures; it is like a distant descendant of Shalimar that does not overwhelm its voluptuousness but does show the grace of its elegance.
It is sweet, refreshing, fruity, and a light floral; the vanilla is barely noticeable, along with a bit of orange and caramel. It is a lovely fragrance with a good proposal, but it doesn’t quite reach the ideal point: it lacks maturity, concentration, strength, and projection. I feel they left it half-baked.
It is a perfume I want to own; I was shown it in the mall after a brand facial and it seemed like it would suit me. It lasts quite a while on the skin, something not everyone achieves. It smells oriental but very appealing; I felt sexy wearing it and it gives confidence. It is good, and I plan to try it again to confirm the sillage before buying it.
Beautiful and intoxicating perfume.
I hesitated yesterday between buying it or the legendary Mitsouko, but in the end, I chose the classic, and this fragrance seduced me: it is sweet with a delicious touch of vetiver and bergamot. The balance is sophisticated, modern, and very urban. It smells of fine incense and has that intoxicating warmth of vanilla. Its longevity is impeccable and the trail is excellent. It will surely be my next purchase—a more modern and tempting temple of love.
It is a scent that makes you your own: your skin brings out the best in it. It is sensual, enigmatic, and unique—the definitive version.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is the coquettish, tender version of the Shalimar family, with its own touch of whimsy. The scent is complex: it opens with an intense iris, patchouli, and an acidic bergamot that tastes delightful, then evolves by blending that flower with sweet orange, soft vanilla, vetiver, and a hidden tonka bean. The best part is the dry down: a realistic rose, jasmine, and caramel that balance the acidity, florality, and sweetness. Although the iris dominates the entire journey and sometimes overwhelms me, I really enjoy how it finishes. It lasts half a day and its trail clings to the skin as if it were your natural scent. It reminds me more of my mother than of myself, so it would make a wonderful gift, though one day I will buy my own bottle for its sensuality and elegance. It is definitely worth trying several times.
I found out here that sadly this year it is leaving the shelves. I ran to buy my little bottles… what a tragedy.
I bought this perfume only guided by the reviews and trust in Guerlain. At first I thought I had made a mistake. The dominant iris shocked me at first and was still there after four hours. However, the bottle is so beautiful that I decided to keep it. I do not know what happened, but days later I tried it again and… I fell head over heels in love. I think my inexperienced nose needed that second chance. It never happened to me that I would like or dislike a perfume instantly. I had to succumb to the charms of Shalimar. It seems very sensual, the perfume for making love. It melts with the skin… ah, I love it!
I acquired this fragrance yesterday. I was determined to buy the legendary original Shalimar, but knowing of its disappearance I could not resist the temptation, as it is really good: it possesses a delicate sensuality. Unlike the original, it does not smell powdery; the vanilla is more discreet and although one misses the jasmine, sandalwood and incense, it results in being fresher, more youthful and elegant. It has a medium trail and good longevity. It keeps the spirit of the original but in a more modern and easy-to-wear version. A beauty. It is a refined invitation for making love… Recommended!
I was interested in the iris note, as a lover of Dior Homme and influenced by ‘This fragrance reminds me of’, thinking it would be similar with that ‘lipstick/makeup’ aspect. But no, it really has nothing to do with Dior Homme conceptually. This Shalimar, perhaps it is powdery, yes, very powdery, but it smells of talc, an intense smell of talc and nothing of ‘lipstick/makeup’. Sincerely, I found it old-fashioned, feminine, due to sweet and rose notes. Unisex? Perhaps due to the talc, but I feel it is old-fashioned, not classic. It is intense, even the saleswoman disliked the intensity when spraying it. It feels of good quality, not artificial, but I see it for an older, elegant woman; it would make her look sophisticated. I would think it is interesting to smell on a young person. The patchouli note does not entirely please me; if it were less noticeable it would be more pleasant. I tried the EDT and it was the same, slightly fresher and less intense/long-lasting. Out of date and market… it has an enjoyable scent, fine and sophisticated. Obviously I would never use it, but if I had spare money I would buy it for collection 🙂
I tried it because comments said it was unisex. It is very, VERY feminine. It is quite dry, with lots of iris but not in the Dior Homme style. It immediately reminded me of some facet of Habit Rouge EDP. The trail is better than average and the longevity on my arm was about 10 hours. Very good, like all Guerlain, but only for women.
I passed a store determined to buy it because it was a surprise to see it available. The result was exquisite, but my instinct said to wait a few minutes to see how it settles. Outcome: it is not my type. Everyone has their tastes, but I do not pass powdery perfumes and this is one of those.
Exquisite, nothing more. At first it seemed overwhelming, but as time passes it turns into a delight. It reminds me very much of Love by Chloe Intense due to its powdery heart. It is oriental but with a creamy citrus base. It is striking and, as I have read, for making love. It undresses the soul. What a pity it is discontinued; it cost me a lot to find it and I bought two bottles.
It is very sombre and mysterious, smelling of antiques with so many notes that none stand out individually. It is strong and full of character, neither sweet nor floral. I let myself be guided by the reviews and am very disappointed: every perfume I have bought following this website has been a failure. This smells like a thousand things and nothing. The best is to try it in a store like Macy’s or Sephora, because according to what others say, it is a total failure. It smells differently on each person due to pH. I would never buy it again; very sad for the whole house.
It begins with orange notes and a touch of lime, followed by herbaceous balsamic notes. The iris is powdery and fresh with smoky tints, a earthy patchouli, and flowers such as jasmine and rose. In the base, caramelised notes give it a gourmand character and some sandalwood. It is a dark floral chypre, delicate but distant. It shares few notes with Shalimar; as it dries, it smells like the typical Guerlain but more floral. A wonderful scent, a pity they have discontinued it.
What a perfume by God! It is incredibly sophisticated, sweet and oriental yet delicate and soft… it is sensual, very feminine, with a beautiful structure.
I have had to wear this eau de parfum and I have to say it is tremendously different. When I say different it is that it doesn’t smell like anything concrete, it is not sweet nor floral, it is brutal. As other reviews say, you have to try it before because the start has a lot of potency and, after passing minutes, it continues with that aroma I don’t know how to define. I don’t know what it smells like, just as previous reviews say. I don’t know what to think about whether it is liked or not because everyone has very varied tastes and what smells like celestial wonder to me can smell like basic trash or rat killer to others, everyone is as they are. All I will say: potent, brutal, it throws me off, I can’t find the components, it is different and I don’t find it feminine for my tastes and… I also don’t find it masculine; if it smelled like this on a man I would be a bit scared, just as if I smell like this on a woman. What I won’t say is that it is disgusting because I won’t fail to respect anyone who adores it, but be careful with this aroma because it has been fermenting for over eighty years and it has a ‘pair’, so I say it and so I let it fall if the web allows me. I clarify (since I have also read this in the reviews): if I try to make love or have it made to me with this perfume, I assure you that on my part it cuts all the accumulated libido of months (if I have any) and maybe it can cut it off to whoever desires me. It has defeated me to my nose. I am sorry because the bottle seems incredible, the ingredients are good and Guerlain has always given me olfactory joys. I will deeply respect its cachet because evidently it has it, but be very careful with Shah Jahan and the princess from the story Mumtaz Mahal, characters with a lot of character… ADDITION: As it seems to have been withdrawn from the market, I took the opportunity to buy a bottle, thus having a fragrance that being very current has a very high vintage touch, and this is what I can appreciate most in it for the moment, with time everything will be said.
Shalimar, the temple of love. To describe it is impossible, any word sounds like a lie and only creates illusions, when you are very far from words. To carry you with me is like an eternal dawn in my soul while the sun is only a distant future. To breathe you is to open a window that lets pure air into my life, charged with a caramelised iris that envelops me. Close your eyes and dream of the Taj Mahal and the gardens that give you name rising from the water; an ethereal woman, although I don’t see her, I know she is beautiful because she carries inside a drop of love that smells of bergamot, licorice and lime dressed in raspberry. Walking towards me, she leaves her veils on the floor; she perfumes her footsteps with transparent roses, sweet jasmine and delicate lily. Her naked figure of clothes but dressed in magic stands before me, she grabs my hands and, expectant before this beautiful moment, I close my eyes when her mouth gifts me a shy kiss that tastes of vanilla. A cloud of spices, tonka bean, patchouli and white musk wraps me with a silent mist but full of shouts of emotion… I don’t want to open my eyes; the lady knows I won’t… It is true, there is no one in front… but wait… in my hand there is a drop: an ancestral perfumed memory, of thousands of ladies who gave their love, who without needing to raise temples to show their feelings, loved and shared their best song, wasting time as if it were eternal… and eternal is that drop in your temple: Shalimar.
It is an absolute beauty. I am crazy about that touch of tar, so nostalgic and yet with so much strength.
It is sobriety made into perfume, elegant and atemporal. Perhaps the opening notes are a bit aggressive at first, but in five minutes it already smells of realistic iris accompanied by tonka bean and patchouli. If you don’t like such authentic iris, you won’t have the sensitivity to appreciate its beauty, because it is powerful and has a lot of presence.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is so faithful to the vintage that at first I only notice that precious iris, but by the hours the roses, tonka bean and vanilla come to life. Without the leather or opulence of the original, its soul is there with discretion and elegance, that subtle, almost ethereal mystical and sensual touch. It smells like an old perfume, makeup powder and a little lipstick, with soft vanilla and a bouquet of roses. I was surprised by the longevity: 12 perfect hours on skin, with good projection at the start. What a pity to discover it late and that it is already discontinued.
I just acquired it full and brand new at a bazaar for a bargain, at a laughable price. Its content is very exquisite and it is less strict than the 1935 version, but although I prefer the vintage version for its powerful tone and smoky-woody note, this is like a rejuvenated version for new generations and, yes, it retains much of its particular sensual and beautiful spirit. I am fascinated by the idea of renewing fragrances so young people can enjoy creations of the past like Chanel No. 5 or No. 19, even this beautiful Shalimar, although I will still prefer the first versions. This left me with a hint of vanilla and caramel, with vetiver and its indisputable bergamot. If it lasts quite a while and is one of the most pleasant to my nose for being a tender aroma that displays character and noticeable presence. Simply delicious.
My favourite Guerlain perfume, without a doubt. Spectacular longevity, great trail, a very good perfume. I had it in a sample given to me at BodyBell and my surprise upon arriving home was incredible. I put a few drops on my wrist and the result was hours of Shalimar Parfum Initial scent. Then I sprayed a few drops on the pillow and the scent accompanied me for over a week, smelled very good and lasted a long time. I give this perfume a 10+. I went to Primor to buy it and found the Shalimar Eau de Parfum (I thought it would be almost the same, but they don’t have much to do with each other). I am happy with my Eau de Parfum, but it is not the same; I would have much preferred to have the Eau Initial. SHALIMAR EAU INITIAL: – Longevity (10+) – Trail (10) – Positive Reviews (10). Final Note: 10+.
Parfum Initial is a very rare perfume. The opening is unbearable, but in the heart it becomes gourmand and ends up being ‘cozy’, as they say nowadays. And yet, in no phase does it seem like a run-of-the-mill perfume. The start is an indescribable slap: monkey anise aromatised with tangerine citrus or those anise balls from the eighties in soda bottles. Minutes pass until you start to bristle because that anise-citrus aroma doesn’t disappear. And you can sit tight, because it lasts about forty minutes, a very long half-hour in which you don’t know if you like it or repel it. It is neither masculine nor feminine; it seems like some forgotten anise liqueur in the pantry of a country house. But on one of those times you bring your nose to your hand to see if it tells you something new, you discover that the acidic liniment of the beginning has vanished. The perfume has turned completely gourmand. And although I am not one of those who sympathise with this family, I have to say it is so well made that no bad word comes to mind. Here there is caramel, vanilla and patchouli, but with such delicate and refined notes that, without liking the edible in perfumery, they have me sniffing with surprise at their quality. A vanilla with the exact sweetness, realistic, light years away from those phosphorescent vanillas of today; a subtle caramel, without any sign of roastiness or kiosk sweetness, more than caramel it is a lightly toasted, caramelised and milky jelly with floral sparkles. The patchouli and rose give those sweet notes that cold body they need for fougères, but here they are so well linked with the vetiver that it must be the first time I’ve tasted a velvety, fine, subtle gourmand, almost a sigh. As it dries, the edible notes disappear, but the trail is not lost: there remain distant sparkles of vanilla and caramel, no longer hot, but warm like a fine wool jumper in winter. There remain hints of rose and vetiver, very tender, sparkles of musk and a surprise that brings me memories of a nice simple perfume from years ago, Cabaret by Gres. The dry down would be classified as Woody Floral Musk. It is a comfortable, maternal dry down, a scent that reminds you of when you were small and your parents let you play half an hour longer before bed on a Saturday night, worry-free. I truly believe it deserves the reputation of being an incunable. It doesn’t remind me of Shalimar at all, I don’t feel the iris (I swear), and it doesn’t remind me of Dior Homme or anything powdery. I don’t even find it unisex; it is very feminine. However, it seems to me such a well-made and refined small gourmand that, by its side, the other members of this family would be like comparing Romy Schneider with Mamie van Doren. The bottle is a gem; that pale pink which in other perfumes is a common place here defines its nature: pure tenderness and delicacy. The trail is medium leaning towards low, but the longevity is very good. It is inexplicable that Guerlain keeps such beautiful perfumes off the market while releasing a hundred and one flankers from other lines.
Shalimar Eau de Parfum Initial is a DELICIOUS treat. It is an atemporal, distinguished perfume with a powerful trail and infinite longevity. I tried it casually years ago and cannot stop using it, although it is now discontinued. It is very strong at first, so I see it as ideal for temperate or cold climates and for evening wear. The iris note is very prominent, and the incense gives it that exquisite mystique. The patchouli and vetiver add a masculine and sensual touch. Close your eyes and it transports you to some palace in the Middle East, what more can I say? It is unisex and, above all, UNIQUE.
Shalimar Parfum Initial is a clever nod to the classic, though it only hints at the original EDP. I bought it out of curiosity after reading it was being reissued in Les Parisiennes with good reviews. Upon trying it, the opening caught me off guard: a sharp, effervescent anise note that threw me off initially. After a few minutes, however, the fragrance dives headfirst into gourmand territory, that caramelised realm which is sublime when dry. On my skin, it feels neither oppressively sweet nor cloying; on the contrary, there is freshness. It is a well-constructed structure with more complexity than many current fragrances, retaining tenderness from start to finish. The 2011 bottle is gorgeous, that flanker edition no longer made. I only hope the 2020 Les Parisiennes version hasn’t declined.
First of all: beautiful perfume hands down. It must be clarified in any Shalimar Parfum Initial review because being so particular many talk about details without making it clear: it is beautiful. Shalimar Parfum Initial has little to do with its older sister the classic Shalimar; it is not an introduction to Shalimar. If someone buys it thinking it will be a steroid-free version they will be let down. It is simply a different perfume. It opens with marked bergamot and a bit of woodiness. My partner and I felt it was a bit sour at the start. It does not smell bad simply it is stinging. It is a first impression that lasts little and quickly passes to the protagonists: the Iris (reminds a bit of Dior Homme but with more restraint) the rose the patchouli and the vetiver. This conjunction gives a distinguished and elegant air curious because it is elegant and easy to use. We could summarise it as a perfumed with class . A few hours later when they settle the gourmand part of caramel emerges accompanied by a super well-done vanilla. Guerlain does not fail. Personally I do not like gourmands but in this case yes because it is very subtle. They make you want to eat it yes but nothing extraordinary very measured. The entire dry-down process is wonderful because it takes you through several places olfactory and geographical because after all it is the younger sister of an oriental. Every now and then I smell my wrist to see how it progresses; I appreciate that much. The longevity on my skin is madness. I put it on at 22:00 and the next morning I could still smell it. On my skin women’s” perfumes last longer than “men’s so I did not expect less. The projection is low: it projects well for the first hour and then stays stuck to the skin. Whether it is unisex: that is a conversation that already bores me. THE PERFUME IS UNISEX. But perfumes are unisex because each one is a personal experience. We must transcend marketing campaigns. If a girl suits Dior Sauvage well good for her; if a boy suits Chanel Nº5 well good for him. My most used perfume of last winter was Organza by Givenchy. What we must have is personality (and perhaps the outfit) so the perfume does not take us over. To make it simple: if you feel comfortable using Dior Homme you can use this although due to the floral notes it might cost you a bit more. It is a matter of personality.
They have discontinued it and I cannot find the reason. It was exquisite. Nothing to do with the original Shalimar; it was a fragrance leaning oriental with the famous guerlinade of the maison: tonka bergamot rose vanilla jasmine and iris. It was well made with an aromatic opening and the charm in the dry-down: dusty floral with a prominent iris accompanied by soft vetiver and patchouli. It is harmonious. I see no resemblance to Dior Homme Intense. Shalimar Parfum Initial is more loaded with flowers all creamy and sweet by the caramel. It came out when the iris note was in fashion and what charm this essence has. If you like iris you will love it. Let it come back!!!!
I found a wild partial at a Facebook group sale and had to buy it instantly. The bottle arrived without a box with the front letters blurred and without its blue Guerlain ribbon but with the juice almost intact a pinkish yellow colour which is what matters. As much as I am in love with its L’eau version I was dying to compare it with the original. Well this Shalimar Parfum Initial shares much more with its predecessor Shalimar EDP than with its eau de toilette. Upon opening it is immediately stronger and less floral: balsamic vanilla the famous guerlinade and a very carnal caramel. It is definitely softer than the original but maintains a delicious amber vigour. The citrus opening is less pronounced. On my skin the iris and patchouli appear almost immediately. I was fearful of the patchouli but here it is very calm and light although perceptible giving it more strength. The protagonist is the iris very clear with that boudoir makeup smell that goes great with the bottle’s style. A few minutes later I feel that characteristic vanilla and a caramel sweetness that makes the perfume feel consistent; I imagine the texture of a pudding. It has a much more impressive trail than the L’eau. In the first hours it is almost unbearable (my sister asked if it was the right perfume for the heat) but the projection drops with time and settles at a good level with those sweet vanilla and iris. What I do say is that it lasts on clothes until the next day; I am sure it would perform better on cold days. Total it is a treasure. However I still prefer the bouquet of the L’eau which asks for nothing in performance and scent.
I managed to get two bottles at a laughable price and I am happy because it feels like a vintage jewel although it has not fully convinced me yet. I must admit it has presence it feels a bit masculine too.
It is the prettiest perfume I have tried and I am lucky to have it. When I feel sad I spritz a little and move on again.
Excellent and wonderful but as usual… they discontinued it years ago. No comments… because I get lost!!!!!
I cannot. Shalimar is not for me. This Initial I liked and almost bought second-hand but I still note a milky hint a smell of floor wax that does not convince me (I don’t know why don’t kill me all the Shalimar I have tried have that hint I cannot stand). It may be very similar to the vintage; what I liked most was that I was going to buy it for that reason but to avoid falling into oniomania I decided to save the money.
To the girls in Latin America who miss this perfume try Ilia Tu/Ser by Natura… it’s muuuuuch like it!!!!
Finding something like this is incredible a great joy. Letting it go without experiencing it fully is cruel; missing something you will never have again weighs on your chest. This happens with discontinued masterpieces. Only those who have suffered something similar understand this storm. Everyone looks at you strangely saying It’s just a perfume! But it’s like a love that ends and leaves you in mourning; it is unique a connection like finding the perfect partner. It cannot be replaced or forgotten. It’s a puzzle: how can anyone throw such a fragrance in the bin? Upon application you enter another dimension a fairy tale. Shalimar Initial opens with acidic and green orange almost bitter as if they had put the hard leaves of the fruit: a dark velvety green before the bergamot floats and the DNA of Shalimar appears letting a touch of Arabian Nights shine. An hour later it releases fireworks: the curtain rises and a magical perfect iris appears. Nothing is cold or out of place pure emotion. Shalimar Parfum Initial fills the room tilts the head and lets a smile shine under its incredible eyes. It wears a veil of patchouli and soft roses bloom on its cheeks all suggestion to emphasise its beauty. This iris is the queen of the ball from the start and lasts until dawn without turning pale only softer and sweeter. Then settling on the skin it transforms into a delicious caramel with a subtle musk like cotton candy (which I would love to eat at the first theme park) and the DNA of Shalimar regains strength with its unique vanilla. It is not overwhelming but gives essence without being sticky; it is an oriental with body slightly sweet and comforting. In my opinion it is not based solely on its progenitor but on a fusion of modern trends and Guerlain’s experience. It is so radiant and perfect that whoever wears it shines from within. But it needs a special occasion not necessarily a ball but a day to make a good impression. There are people who spend hundreds of euros without blinking; I cannot so sometimes I think about how to make money quickly (inheritances lotteries… :-)).
Acidic and stinging opening that yields to a dusty iris like old vinegar-soaked makeup from the back of the drawer yet with class. I imagine it in a giant chalet with a library for a very cultured woman. It’s a mixed sensation: it doesn’t win me over but it should; it is so old money . Perhaps 36 degrees doesn’t do it justice and besides one must wait for it to dry before I can truly enjoy it.