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With Shalimar Parfum Initial, Thierry Wasser wanted to reply to a challenge from his young niece: composing ‘a Shalimar just for her.’ Guerlain’s house perfumer explains how difficult it is to ‘get the perfume to evolve over time while keeping its true nature and preserving the alchemy that makes it so desirable.’ The result is a fragrance defined as an ambry floral ‘initiation perfume.’
More powdery and gourmand than the original Shalimar, Shalimar Parfum Initial opens with a fresh flight of bergamot and hedione. The floral heart twines rose, iris and jasmine with a candied-fruit note. The pairing of vanilla and tonka bean grants the base a spicy, almondy tonality. The feline trail unveils patchouli and amber, too. Perfumer: Thierry Wasser.
Eau de Parfum 1.3, 2, 3.4 oz. and ½ gallon; Body lotion 6.8 oz.; Shower Gel 6.8 oz.
You’ll recognize the original’s signature urn-shaped bottle that allows you to see the pink juice.
