Shalimar takes us to the sun with Breath of Light
Thus, its emblematic Shalimar perfume is directly inspired by an Indian legend. For nearly a century, this juice has delighted women around the world. He is an icon of perfumery that we are constantly rediscovering. Moreover, to keep the myth alive, Guerlain does not hesitate to reinvent its scent. Once again, in 2019, Shalimar is about to make your head spin. He now becomes Shalimar Breath of Orange.
Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger, an Indian-inspired fragrance
Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger is a very exotic inspired fragrance. It must be said that many perfumers find their source of creativity in distant countries… Shalimar takes us to India in the 17th century. It tells us one of the most beautiful love stories. At that time, Indian Emperor Shah Jahan owned several wives, but was only really in love with one of them: Mumtaz Mahal. Representing in his eyes one of the most wonderful riches in the world, he had one of the most beautiful mausoleums built in his honor at his death, at the height of all his love for her. This is how the Taj Mahal was created, in the heart of Shalimar gardens. Fascinated by this story, Jacques Guerlain decided to make a perfume out of it. Nowadays,
Shalimar Orange Blast lights up with solar accents
Very inspired by the first version of Shalimar, from 1925, the new Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger from Guerlain has a more solar and luminous temperament. As its name suggests, it makes orange blossom its common thread, even if this Mediterranean plant only thrives here fully at its base. Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger starts off with a duo of citrus fruits and more exactly consists of bergamot and tangerine. Petitgrain enriches this flight with a solar radiance, while being relayed by a luminous neroli in its heart. The sambac jasmine makes the whole more opulent, while the whole rests on a milky and sulphurous base of vanilla and sandalwood.
Guerlain brings more pep to its bottle
On the bottle side, Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger preserves the style of its predecessors and proudly displays its membership of the great Shalimar family. Its bottle, designed in 1925 by Raymond Garin, in collaboration with Baccarat, forms a glass basin resting on a chiseled foot. Very Art Deco-inspired, this container is surmounted by a bluish cap, the shape of which evokes both the water gushing from a fountain in the gardens of Shalimar, but also that of the fans widely used by women during the Years. Crazy. From now on, Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger has exchanged its transparency and clarity for a glass covered in countless colors. Blue mixes with white and orange, for an explosive and infinitely flamboyant look!