GUERLAIN SHALIMAR MILLESIME edp vapo 50 ml

Shalimar Millésime Rose Eau de Parfum: The Rose at Shalimar’s Core — A Limited 2026 Edition Guerlain adds a new bloom to the Millésime line, following incarnations dedicated to vanilla, tonka bean, iris, and jasmine. This year’s release, created by Delphine Jelk, Creative Director of Perfumery and the house’s in-house perfumer, centers the rose as the absolute lead in a composition built around three sequential expressions of the flower, each with its own personality. The opening unveils rose water, bergamot, and almond to deliver a crystalline, luminous freshness that is unusually radiant for Shalimar. In the heart, a duet of exquisite roses emerges: Grasse Centifolia rose absolute, cultivated organically and renowned for its honeyed notes, mingles with Damask rose essence, which leans toward a fruitier, almond-like character, resulting in a petals-confit richness of remarkable complexity. Incense, subtly present in the original, is amplified here to impart warmth and depth, balancing the floral luminosity with a deep sensuality. The base—opopanax, vanilla tincture, patchouli, and incense—grounds the scent in Guerlain’s enduring heritage. As Delphine Jelk explains (paraphrased): Shalimar Millésime Rose seeks to elevate the rose’s natural sophistication into a profoundly sensual experience. Olfactory notes - Top notes: Bitter almond, bergamot, rose water - Heart notes: Damask rose essence, Grasse Centifolia rose absolute, raspberry, lily - Base notes: Opopanax, vanilla tincture, patchouli, incense How to use Liberally apply to the skin and pulse points—wrists, neck, and elbows—to release a refined and lasting trail. Additional information This is a limited edition. The iconic Shalimar bottle remains, but with the pedestal presentation and a colored cap, featuring the familiar “bat” label in a delicate pink with gold accents to echo the perfume’s floral nuance and the extraordinary harvest of the rose.