SHALIMAR BY GUERLAIN: PERFUMERY ART AT ITS FINEST
Created in 1925, Shalimar is the icon of Maison Guerlain. A tribute to the passionate love story between Emperor Shah Jahan and Princess Mumtaz Mahal, Shalimar, meaning ‘temple of love’ in Sanskrit, pays homage to the luxurious gardens of Shalimar in Lahore, India. It was this very special place that inspired Guerlain Perfumer Jacques Guerlain to create a revolutionary fragrance, which would go on to redefine the art of perfumery. Inspired by a bold olfactory vision, the Perfumer composed a captivating scent blending bergamot, vanilla, and tonka bean, elevated by the Maison’s signature fragrance accord: the Guerlinade. The result caused a sensation. Shalimar, the first-ever amber fragrance in history, was born. For decades, Shalimar has remained one of the world’s most timeless fragrances, worn by countless influential personalities. Its Art Deco bottle, inspired by the garden’s fountains, is a masterpiece symbolizing the timelessness of Guerlain creations.