Shalimar Ode à la Vanille
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
114 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille is a sweet, spicy vanilla scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.
How does it perform?
From 89 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
PowderyWhat does Shalimar Ode à la Vanille smell like?
Spices, resins and Mayotte vanilla lead the scent. The accords meet in a sweet, gourmand style, with a floral, powdery softness, a woody and smoky depth, and a faint animal edge within its oriental structure.
Voters find it strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most pick winter and fall, and evenings or nights out. It reads mostly feminine, though some also find it classic. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille - Sur la route de Madagascar and Profumum Roma Fiore d'Ambra have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 16%Spring
- 5%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Nighttime31%
- Evening31%
- Casual16%
- Daytime13%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026