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Shalimar Initial

2011 · For women · Sweet & Gourmand

Shalimar Initial by Guerlain was launched in 2011, a sweet & gourmand fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by vanilla, powdery and citrus. Key notes: Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver.

At a glance

Dominant accordsvanilla, powdery, citrus
Key notesIris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose
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Accord profile

vanilla12%powdery11%citrus10%woody10%iris10%earthy10%sweet10%caramel9%aromatic9%patchouli8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Shalimar Initial, launched in 2011, reinterprets the classic Shalimar with a lighter, more contemporary touch. The top notes sparkle with bergamot, orange, and green notes, leading to a heart of iris, patchouli, vetiver, rose, and jasmine. The base is a warm blend of vanille, caramel, tonka bean, and musk. This oriental floral is characterized by dominant vanilla and powdery accords, supported by citrus, woody, iris, and earthy facets. It is a softer, more approachable take on the original, suitable for women who appreciate a sweet yet sophisticated scent. Ideal for daytime wear or casual evenings, it appeals to those who find the original Shalimar too heavy but still crave its DNA. Collectors of Guerlain flankers will appreciate its place in the Shalimar lineage.

中文簡介

Shalimar Initial 於2011年推出,是經典 Shalimar 的輕盈變奏。前調以佛手柑、橙和綠調揭開序幕,中調是鳶尾、廣藿香、香根草、玫瑰和茉莉,基調則以雲呢拿、焦糖、零陵香豆和麝香作結。香調結構以雲呢拿和粉感為主,輔以柑橘、木質、鳶尾和泥土氣息。氣質甜美而優雅,適合喜歡原版 Shalimar 但覺得太濃郁的女性。日常或休閒晚間場合皆宜,是收藏 Guerlain 副線的不錯選擇。

Reference data

HouseGuerlain
NameShalimar Initial
Launched2011
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded12
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Shalimar Initial?

Shalimar Initial by Guerlain: top notes are Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes; heart notes are Iris, Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Vanille, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Musk.

What accords does Shalimar Initial have?

The dominant accords recorded for Shalimar Initial are vanilla (100.0%); powdery (88.9%); citrus (84.6%); woody (84.4%); iris (82.9%).

When was Shalimar Initial launched?

Shalimar Initial by Guerlain was first released in 2011.

What does Shalimar Initial smell like?

Shalimar Initial is recorded as a sweet & gourmand fragrance, centred on Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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