Shalimar (1925)
by Guerlain

One of the ugliest, most pervasive scents known to man, next to cat pee.

The staying power is, of course, excellent.

21st January, 2012.

I dont quite like it. I blind-bought it because it was oh-so praised here on basenotes. That was a mistake. It smells pretty much like joss sticks and reminds me of red-light-establishements (thou ive never been in one :). As KatiePuckrikSmells stated in her YouTube-Review the smell was considered "a perfume with a bad reputation" and that "there are three things a "Lady" never did [..], wear shalimar", this is pretty much spot on. Its not western-classy but oriental-brothelesque.. thumbs down.

1st January, 2012.

Indisputably beautiful. Shalimar doesn't merely sit upon your skin and project its essence like most parfums; it melts into you, combining with you, and projects your essence. Hypnotic and wonderful. Breathtaking every single time.

22nd December, 2011.

I saw the reviews, and I decided to get a bottle from the local shop. Yes, I am a man, and I wear Shalimar...and I like it. It reminds me of 4711 meets Number Six meets Florida Water. Good and citrusy, sweet, and just plain nice. Not getting anything flowery from my wrist, sorry. But nice, sweet, and relaxing.

14th December, 2011.

On first whiff I smelt liquorice and incense which must have been the bergamot! It then fades into a powdery sweet vanilla. The iris in it is lovely. It's very sexy and feminine, definitely not a day perfume.

8th December, 2011.

Skin but better. The scent my son used to spray on his pillow when I was on nights to make him feel safe. Again Basenotes reminds me to add an old favourite to my wardrobe

27th November, 2011.