Shalimar Souffle Intense
citrus up front, then vanilla, settling into white floral.
About
Shalimar Souffle Intense by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Shalimar Souffle Intense was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Indian Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin…
Nose: Thierry Wasser
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Shalimar Souffle Intense smell like?
citrus up front, then vanilla, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: citrus, vanilla, white floral.
What notes are in Shalimar Souffle Intense?
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Orange Blossom, Jasmine. Base: Indian Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin, White Musk.
How long does Shalimar Souffle Intense last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Shalimar Souffle Intense loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Shalimar Souffle Intense best for?
Fall is the top pick (38%). Winter is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Shalimar Souffle Intense?
Night wear leads at 54%. Day is a secondary pick at 46%.
Is Shalimar Souffle Intense for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 64% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Shalimar Souffle Intense?
Composed by Thierry Wasser. Released in 2017.
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