Guerlain Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is citruses and bergamot. The heart brings jasmine and rose. On the skin it settles into vanilla and leather. Overall it smells citrus and amber.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Guerlain Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 comes from Guerlain.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €89. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath.
The style of Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by amber and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and amber smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, iris and incense. Perfume fans rate it 4.38 out of 5.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Which weather suits Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2016.
Perfumes that smell like Shalimar Black Mystery 2007
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (10 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (12 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (11 shared notes) and Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles (10 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Shalimar Black Mystery 2007?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Shalimar Black Mystery 2007 last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2007.