Shalimar Souffle de Lumière
Perfumer: Thierry Wasser
89 ratings
From your scent profile
Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Lumière is a fresh, floral and sweet scent built on bergamot, ylang-ylang and Bourbon vanilla; it has been discontinued, and it leans towards women and the lighter days of spring and summer.
Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 94 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
84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Powdery
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Powdery
CreamyWhat does Shalimar Souffle de Lumière smell like?
Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and it reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic or modern.
It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot. Towards the heart, ylang-ylang and Calabrian jasminum grandiflorum add a soft floral layer. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base, leaving a powdery, creamy finish with a fruity touch.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
First hours
- Ylang-ylang
- Calabrian jasminum grandiflorum
Towards evening
- Bourbon vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 39%Spring
- 31%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual24%
- Daytime23%
- Office20%
- Nighttime15%
- Evening14%
Least picked for evenings.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026