Shalimar Philtre de Parfum
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
423 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum is an oriental women's scent that opens with citrus, moves through a powdery floral heart and settles into sweet, resinous vanilla; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A scent that has won voters' hearts.
How does it perform?
From 383 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.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
93% 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.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
- Resinous
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
ResinousWhat does Shalimar Philtre de Parfum smell like?
The opening of lavender, lemon and bergamot is bright and citrusy. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rose add a soft, powdery floral layer. The base of vanilla, patchouli and tolu balm turns warm, creamy, spicy and resinous.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Night-out and evening wear lead, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine and classic. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Bergamot
First hours
- Jasmine
- Iris
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Tolu balm
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 28%Spring
- 26%Winter
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Nighttime22%
- Casual21%
- Evening20%
- Daytime19%
- Office16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
62% matchRêve Indien
Fragonard
62% matchNote de Luxe
Evody
59% matchToledo
Harry Lehmann
59% matchKashnoir
Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2013
58% matchVanille Noire du Mexique
La Maison de la Vanille · 2005
54% matchGrasse
Der Duft · 2020
52% matchKismet (2016)
Lubin · 2016
50% matchShalimar (Eau de Parfum)
Guerlain · 1986
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Last updated: October 26, 2026