GUERLAIN Shalimar L’Essence edp intense 90ml

Beschrijving

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Shalimar—the first amber fragrance in history, created by Jacques Guerlain—marks this exceptional milestone with Shalimar L’Essence. This intense new variation captures the very quintessence of Shalimar’s distinctive character. It is a tribute to the modernity, boldness, and timeless allure of Guerlain’s most famous feminine creation.

More than a perfume, Shalimar L’Essence is a love letter from Delphine Jelk, Guerlain’s Director of Perfume Creation. It is her homage to this iconic pillar of the Maison and, most particularly, to its most emblematic note: vanilla. To the ethylvanillin present in Jacques Guerlain’s original formula, Delphine Jelk adds a precious tincture of Madagascar vanilla, crafted using Guerlain’s ancestral expertise. This enhances Shalimar with a new intensity while faithfully preserving its legendary signature.

A discreet and subtle bergamot illuminates the floral heart, which blends rose absolute with the powdery elegance of iris. Gradually, Shalimar’s amber unfolds, feeling deeper and more profound than ever. With vanilla used in overdose, the fragrance reveals new facets—both suave and woody, with a subtle hint of leather.

For Shalimar L’Essence, the logo on the iconic bottle is reinterpreted with a nod to the Art Deco movement, which was contemporary with Shalimar’s birth. The letters are assembled into a bold, graphic logo, finished in a golden hue that mirrors the fragrance within. Both rooted in its history and resolutely contemporary, the iconic bottle builds a bridge between the eternal Shalimar and the Shalimar of tomorrow.

Fragrance Profile

• A subtle opening: Bergamot

• A floral heart: Rose Absolute, Iris

• A profound base: Amber, Vanilla (in overdose), with woody and leathery accents.