The smell in short
Main smell: vanilla and citrus. It opens with bergamot and floral notes, moves to iris and rose and dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Shalimar Extrait 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
A closer look at Guerlain Shalimar Extrait
Guerlain is the house behind Shalimar Extrait. It comes as Extrait.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €99. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Celine Dans Paris unisex.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Extrait is the strongest strength, with the most perfume oil. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Celine Dans Paris unisex. Base notes like vanilla and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Shalimar Extrait
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall. If you need something for fall, Nest Golden Nectar is a better fit.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by citrus and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and citrus smells and notes like iris and vanilla. Less obvious notes include jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
How far Shalimar Extrait spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum.
More from this line
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2007 and 2023.
Shalimar Extrait dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (6 shared notes), Celine Dans Paris unisex (7 shared notes) and Nest Golden Nectar (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum starts from €54.
Quick answers
Can I wear Shalimar Extrait to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Shalimar Extrait come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Shalimar Extrait Extrait and Shalimar Parfum Initial?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.