About Shalimar
Guerlain is best known for Shalimar from 1925, the first major oriental fragrance, created by Jacques Guerlain and inspired by the Shalimar gardens of the Taj Mahal, still sold in the original bee bottle design. Shalimar remains the most sought-after fragrance in the catalog, built on bergamot, lemon, iris, jasmine, rose, tonka, vanilla, amber. The concentration and quality of raw materials used sets it apart from what you find at a similar price point from mass-market houses.
La Petite Robe Noire takes the line in a different direction. Where Shalimar is the anchor, La Petite Robe Noire shows the range's willingness to explore contrasting scent families. Mon Guerlain rounds out the catalog with a third option covering men and women who want yet another direction in the same quality tier.
Buying Guide for Guerlain Fragrances
If you are exploring Guerlain for the first time, Shalimar is the starting point. It is what the house is measured against. If you already own it and want to go deeper into the catalog, the other releases show different facets of the house's style. Browse men's fragrances for similar luxury and niche options at comparable investment levels.
For buyers comparing similar luxury and niche options, Cartier and Hermes. Both cover comparable ground to Guerlain and suit buyers with the same preferences. All Guerlain fragrances at PerfumeBox are authenticated and ship free to US addresses on orders over $59.
