Like a drop of perfume behind the ear, at the nape of the neck, on the inner wrists or in the decollete, where the fragrance blends seamlessly with the skin to create a unique scent. A flight of flowers and bergamot whips up the top notes with a breeze of freshness. Patchouli is one of those scents that has a lot misconceptionsand to some extent stigmaassociated with it. Pureperfume is an online shop of niche perfumes, focused at connoisseurs of unusual and exclusive unisex, mens and womens fragrances, exclusively with 100% original and highquality products from popular brands and lower prices than at competitors in the market. The first and the most complex oriental fragrance, this scent is a masterpiece. Tom ford patchouli absolu is a womens and mens woody fragrance from 2014. Long holiday weekend over lazy poll post perfume posse. I confess that i did not expect much from shalimar parfum initial, especially when i read that it is supposed to be a modern fruity version of a jewel in guerlains crown, shalimar. It mystifies with its beauty and transports you to far off lands with its opulent decadence. Shalimar is one of the most beautiful and captivating perfumes ever created. There is a reason why all 3 are still around while many fad fragrances are gone.
Jasmine, rose, patchouli, and vetiver stand vividly in the heart of shalimar more than they did in the trap door dry down of jicky, and are joined by a poofy iris note which also replaces the orris of jicky and helps shalimar feel a bit more feminine, which was the aim anyway. I have recently discovered that i am a big fan of patchouli. This legendary womens fragrance opens with top notes of bergamot, cedar, mandarin orange, lemon, and citrus notes. Shalimar the greatest, or at least the best known, of the classics of the honorable house of guerlain is avaible in different concentrations and formulations from different decades.
Scent story is a traditional perfume house committed to creating niche fragrances to the savvy community of perfume connoisseurs. Our blended scents are designed to provide you with an original fragrance experience which evokes emotional and colorful memories. Ive owned gucci envy for a long time but had never worn it. Upon her death, shah jahan build a mausoleum in her honor, which is taj mahal. She has joined the team in 2008 to update and maintain encyclopedia information, as well as work on perfume news. One of the most timeless fragrances currently in circulation, shalimar by guerlain is every bit as passionate and exotic as the regal hindu romance that inspired it.
I must have at least 1015 perfumes where patchouli is a big component though none of them have patchouli in the name. This classic fragrance was inspired by the celebration of love triumphant, that of shah jehan for the dazzlingly beautiful princess mumtaz mahal. It is a perfume for people who would be particularly appreciative of sharp powdery animalic perfumes. The top notes of this perfume bring a whiff of freshness with bergamot, mandarin, lemon, cedar, orange, and citrus notes. The enchanting citrus top notes of bergamot and orange join refreshing green notes to energize you. Intrigant patchouli 08 by parfumerie generale 2005. It has fragrance notes of patchouli, cypriol oil, moss, leather, guaiac wood, rosemary, bay leaf, amber, cashmere wood, musk, and tonka bean.
Bought shalimar for my gf as christmas gift, she loves it. These include the wrist, behind the ear, crease of your arm and knee, and the base of your throat. Ysatis givenchy, shalimar, jaipur boucheron, todd oldham lot of 4 mini perfumes. Just wondering what you all think is the single best patchouli based i. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. One of them, tsxagility, has even devised a dudefriendly code name for shalimar. Maybe its just the one i happened to get, but it doesnt smell the same and the color is dark, sort of orangebrown instead of the almost clear pale yellow that it should be. It is decorated with blue stopper and blue tassel on the neck of the flacon. It is soft, has a lemon or slight citrus background and is much more mellow. Shalimar parfum initial is a feminine perfume by guerlain. From the time of its inception in 1925, it has charmed the masses with its luxurious notes of leather, inscense, and opoponax, uplifted by citruses. Shalimar is a nice classic fragrance that goes with the jazz age, upscale restaurants, theater, opera and country club afternoons. Instead, intrigant patchouli is spicy and powdery, with a thick layer of patchouli lying underneath what smells like a white blanket of barbershop talcum powder and sweet but subdued floral notes.
The sandalwood amber patchouli thing going on with citrus and powder in this fragrance, although seemingly far apart from shalimar, is in my scent memory reminiscent of shalimar edt, only i prefer shalimar edt. Here are my impressions from a sidebyside test on scentstripes of some shalimars. Yet i can see why some devoted shalimar fans would be outraged by a weaker version, devoid of lemon, incense and powder. I thought i hated patchouli i always thought of head shop patchouli until i tried mazzolari patchouly, which is the best patchouli fragrance ive ever smelled so far. According to guerlain, shalimar was inspired by a love story of shah jahan and his wife, mumtaz majal. Shalimar by guerlain womens fragrances for sale ebay. Get the best deals on shalimar by guerlain womens fragrances when you shop the largest online selection at. This has resulted in two perfumes, which for once do not come from a big world metropolise, but from mountains and valleys of. We invite you to weigh in with some of your most loved or most reviled patchouli fragrances. The scent is a little fresher, so i feel obliged to encourage those to wear it during spring, or even summer, when its not too scorching hot outside. I was initially turned off by cartier roadster mainly because of the top notes, but read a thread recently that said patchouli was part of the drydown. But then some of the very same people have complimented me for my choice of perfume and i was wearing my favorite pg intrigant patchouli. I have ticked that i will not repurchase because i love the original shalimar and dont find it too heavy. Shalimar parfum initial, the new guerlain fragrance, is an initiation to sensuality.
Shalimar parfum initial leau is a feminine perfume by guerlain. Shalimar, named after mumtazs favourite garden, represents the emperors love in all its grandiose and glorious vision. Intriguant patchouli although composed with a wealth of notes that makes it one of the more complex pg perfumes offers a straightforward personality to my nose. Mar 15, 2011 one note i have a strange conundrum with is patchouli. I find patchouli to be warm, earthy, resinous, sweet, balsamic, multilayered and just plain amazing. In the 1971 movie the mephisto waltz, shalimar is the perfume favored by jacqueline bissets character, paula. The fragrance is named after the gardens of shalimar that shah jahan built for his wife. Shalimar brings back a time of gentility, dignity, self respect. Make offer lot of 10 perfumes shalimar, replique, mitsouko, beautiful, organza, ysatis, etc. Shalimar parfum initial perfume by guerlain, romance radiates from shalimar parfum initial, released in 2011. It has a wonderfully bright opening, thanks to some citrus, then soft, quiet, muted accents of smoke, dry woods, and resins. A luxurious new flacon to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the unmistakable fragrance of guerlain shalimar. With its oriental notes, guerlain takes this fragrance and makes it the perfume of desire and passion.
Much as i find this version to be gorgeous, i dont really need it in my life and i have enough perfumes to last a lifetime as it is. Inspired by the love of an indian emperor for his magnificent wife, mumtazmahalfor whom the taj mahal was builtshalimar is named after the gardens of shalimar, where their love grew. Guerlain has left its mark on the history of modern fragrances with a series of olfactory creations that tell tales both real and imagined, inspired by romantic. Pg are the initials both for the perfumery and the perfumers name. Patchouli absolute is a dark green liquid obtained by the solvent extraction of dried leaves. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Intrigant patchouli by parfumerie generale the scented hound. These creations have in common a universe centered around the words and narrative, halfway between reality and fantasy tales.
Released in 2007 by the renowned design house of guerlain, this nosepleasing blend of citrus, bergamot, mandarin orange, oak moss and amalfi lemon leaves you. Nobiles take on patchouli is the smoothest of the lot and, as such, perhaps the most approachable for those who like patchouli but arent hardcore, fervent, salivating patch heads. Sanja is passionate about fashion and martial arts. The following outlines the scented hounds bone rating system note that the ratings are based solely on my own opinion. Get the best deals on shalimar perfume for women when you shop the largest online selection at. Sanja pekic is a fragrantica editor from sarajevo, bosnia and herzegovina. Shalimar parfum initial is less smokey than shalimar and the spices used smell different. The heart is warmed by enveloping and delicately powdery notes of iris, jasmine and rose. In the world of aroma, some scents have become so polarizing thanks to popular social and cultural associations that they are either valued or villainized. Shalimar is one of the most captivating scents ever created. He had the enchanting gardens of shalimar built for her and dedicated the taj mahal to her as well, one of the seven new wonders of the world. The patchouli is certainly present but does not dominate the scent. Patchouli oud wood scent natural solid perfume patchouli oud wood, 0.
Odur is a niche perfume house founded by two friends, patrick stebler and claudio zier. I could wear straightup patchouli oil, if my mind would let me. But the more i wear it the more addictive its becoming. These creations have in common a universe centered around the words. I could go on with descriptors but i think you already got my point. Fragrantica s international writers offer up some of their favorite patchouli aromas for this weeks best in show column. The original shalimar remained on your clothes until morning, reminding you of the previous evening. Actual product packaging and materials may contain. More vanilla, oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk is present to my nose in the extrait, and the top fades fastest. Access the list of guerlain boutiques, points of sale and stores. Designed by rock royalty, this beautiful bottle with its smooth curves and elegant simplicity harks back to the original shalimar desig. Rita hayworth was a fan the blockbuster 1925 oriental fragrance guerlain shalimar which was rumored to. It is a scentual representation of exotic beauty, a moment in time, and a ritual of love.
This incredible tale sparked the imagination of jacques guerlain, who created shalimar, the first oriental fragrance in history, in 1925. Bravo for guerlain for making this but boo for discontinuing it. Shalimar is film noir and parfum initial is a dreamy vacation with something exotic smelling in the market place that has yet to arrive to your senses with a hint of turkish delight. I purchased this and love the fresh citrus but wasnt too happy with how sweet it smelled. In short, if youre looking for a mixedpatchouli fragrance that goes beyond the usual oriental template by having a bright floral element to it, then this may be one for you to consider. In this vlog we describe what patchouli is, how it smells and we have. Its unique and gutsy stuff, yet it has an almondy sweetness that makes it very wearable. Guerlains most successful and enduring fragrance was created by jacques guerlain at a time when fascination with the orient was sweeping europe. The scent was launched in 2011 and the fragrance was created by perfumer thierry wasser. For longlasting effects fragrance should be applied to the bodys pulse points. Intrigant pachouli is a nice dark and mellow patchouli scent with a peculiar sort of powdery dead flowers feel all over, a vibrant romantic mood with a slight stale aftertaste like a. Inspired by the love story between the emperor shah jahan and princess mumtaz mahal, shalimar is the perfume of love and oriental power. Designer be layered has 35 perfumes in our fragrance base all launched in 2019.
She loves it written by just what i expected on january 10, 2020. The scent was launched in 2012 and the fragrance was created by perfumer thierry wasser shalimar parfum initial leau fragrance notes. Shalimar perfume by guerlain, created in 1925 by jacques guerlain, shalimar is an homage to the epic love affair between emperor shah jahan and his wife mumtaz mahal, a romance that ultimately led to the construction of the taj mahal. I confess that i did not expect much from shalimar parfum initial, especially when i read that it is supposed to be a modern fruity version of a jewel in. Shalimar parfum initial scent of desires, joy and sensuality arrives in a flacon which reminds us of shape of the traditional edition. The fragrance was named after the gardens of shalimar, so beloved by mumtaz majal. Intrigant patchouli 08 is a shared unisex perfume by parfumerie generale. The nose behind this fragrance is pierre guillaume. A ripe to bursting patchouli, a study in brown, black and purple.
I read somewhere that it takes you right where it takes an hour or more for the edp and the edt to get to. My first thought when seeing the news about shalimar parfum initial was nooooooooooo, its pink, you cant pinkify shalimar well, as it. The heart notes feature a delicate blend of iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli, and vetiver. Inflections of almonds, damp earth, chamomile, and mould within its odour profile providing a substantial and grownup experience without the headbanging volume. Oct 29, 2012 both have patchouli in them but not other similar notes but somehow the combination just hits me wrong in the worst possible way. A wonderful fragrance that may end up in the collection. In the 1981 movie the four seasons, shalimar is given as a gift. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. I have purchased other bottles from this site that were true, but this is an impostor.
This terrible excuse of a scent is gone, thank goodness, fairly soon. Click to pin your location and find the guerlain boutique nearest to you. However, i clearly smell the basic dna of shalimar in this ethereal beauty. Steeped in both romance, sentiment, eroticism, and mesmerizing opulence. It offers unique and quality fragrances inspired characters, movements, gait and moments.
Patchouli is a plant from the mint family and a beloved ingredient for perfumers. Buy guerlain perfumes shalimar by guerlain for women 2. We wanted to create a link to our roots in graubunden, our friendship and nature. The absolute has a rich, pronouncedly sweet and herbaceous aroma with woodybalsamic undertone. Intriguant patchouli intriguing patchouli is my favorite scent so far amongst the offerings of parfumerie generale, a niche perfume house from france founded by perfumercomposer pierre guillaume. What was once thought of as just a sweet hippie scent to mask the smell of cannabis is actually a base of some of the worlds loveliest perfumes. Reviews of intrigant patchouli 08 by parfumerie generale. The perfect complement to a little black dress or a power suit, this shalimar black fragrance is the confident womans essential signature scent. Shalimar parfum initial is definitely one you can get away with during the day. Shalimar is mentioned during an episode of ncis season 11, episode 12. Bdk parfums is an independent fragrance creation house in the palais royal district of paris, france. The scent was launched in 2005 and the fragrance was created by perfumer pierre guillaume. They both blend perfectly with oriental bouquets, chypre and fougeretype fragrances, and powdery perfumes.
Mar, 2008 in 2004, guerlain issued shalimar light by perfumer mathilde laurent, who brilliantly modernized the juice while keeping its soul. Floral heart notes, including iris, jasmine and rose seamlessly combine with vetiver and patchouli creating a sensual, seductive scent. The bottle of this edition is taller and sleeker than the previous. The edc is faint in apperance compared to all the other versions tested.
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