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  • The House of Guerlain introduced Shalimar in Paris in 1925 and it quickly became the perfumer's most popular fragrance. With subtle scents of bergamot, iris and vanilla, Shalimar continues to captivate women today.

    Inspiration

    According to guerlain.com the 400-year-old love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal in northern India inspired Jacques Guerlain to create Shalimar, the world's first oriental fragrance.

    Name

    Its name comes from Jahan's Garden of Shalimar, which he planted to make Mahal's life a "perpetual garden of delights," according to guerlain.com.

    Bottle

    Guerlain ordered a special crystal bottle from Baccarat to house his new, exotic scent, according to luxemag.org. Shalimar's bottle is instantly recognizable with its unique "shield" shape that has changed very little since 1925.

    Advertising

    The House of Guerlain traditionally used only brunette models in its advertising for Shalimar to further enhance its image as an exotic perfume.

    Today

    Guerlain has recently introduced derivatives of Shalimar to appeal to modern tastes, including Shalimar Eau Legere Parfumee (2003), Shalimar Light (2006) and Shalimar Black Mystery (2007).

    Source:

    Guerlain.com: Shalimar

    Basenotes.net: Current Fragrences by Guerlain

    Luxemag.org: Romantic story by Guerlain Shalimar

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