Guerlain Shalimar Millésime Rose – A Grand Rose Vintage Within the 1925 Shalimar Legacy

Over the decades, Shalimar has evolved through reinterpretations while preserving its architectural core. The fragrance remains rooted in an accord that balances luminous citrus with floral softness and sensual oriental warmth. Shalimar Millésime Rose continues this lineage, placing rose at the center of the structure while honoring the foundational principles established in 1925.

The Guerlinade - Signature Structure of the House

At the heart of Guerlain’s identity lies Guerlinade - the olfactory signature that unites many of the House’s creations. Guerlinade is not a single formula but a compositional philosophy built around a harmonious interplay of floral notes, tonka bean, vanilla, iris, and subtle balsamic warmth. It acts as a connective tissue across generations of Guerlain perfumes.

In Shalimar, Guerlinade finds one of its most recognizable expressions. The luminous opening of Bergamot establishes clarity before yielding to floral nuance and resinous depth. The creamy embrace of Vanilla forms the sensual base, enriched by Patchouli and balsamic inflections.

Shalimar Millésime Rose integrates seamlessly into this lineage. The rose becomes a focal point within Guerlinade, expanding the floral dimension while maintaining structural continuity.

The Rose in Full Expression

The composition opens with bergamot illuminated by rose water and softened by almond facets. The almond nuance introduces a subtle gourmand inflection without obscuring floral transparency.

At the heart, the dual presence of Rose defines the fragrance. Centifolia rose absolute from Grasse unfolds with honeyed warmth and velvety texture. Damascena rose essence contributes fruity tonalities and delicate almond nuances that echo the top accord.

Intensified Incense introduces a deeper warmth, reinforcing the oriental signature. The base rests upon vanilla and patchouli, ensuring continuity with the Shalimar heritage established nearly a century ago.

Olfactory Group

Oriental Floral

Note Structure

Top Notes: Bergamot, Rose Water, Almond

Heart Notes: Damascena Rose, Centifolia Rose, Incense

Base Notes: Vanilla, Patchouli

The Mythical Bottle - An Icon Since 1925

The Shalimar bottle, designed by Raymond Guerlain and produced by Baccarat, remains an enduring symbol of perfume artistry. Its pedestal base and curved shoulders evoke the fountains of the Shalimar gardens in Lahore. The sculpted stopper reflects flowing water captured in glass.

For Millésime Rose, the iconic bat label is rendered in soft pink with golden accents. The hue mirrors the floral heart of the fragrance. The colored hood complements the luminous rose tone within the bottle.

Le Mas des Sources - Cultivating the Rose

Guerlain’s collaboration with Domaine Le Mas des Sources ensures the cultivation of Centifolia rose under organic farming principles. Located in the Grasse region, this family estate supplies rose absolute used in Shalimar Millésime Rose.

This long-term partnership reflects Guerlain’s dedication to ingredient traceability and botanical excellence. The rose harvested from these fields becomes the living core of this limited vintage.

Limited Grand Cru Edition

Shalimar Millésime Rose is presented as a limited-edition 50ml Eau de Parfum. Conceived as a grand cru within the Shalimar lineage, the fragrance revisits the 1925 structure through a focused exploration of rose, revealing honeyed luminosity, resinous depth, and enduring oriental warmth.

Through this edition, Guerlain continues a legacy that began in 1925, reaffirming the central role of Guerlinade while allowing the queen of flowers to unfold in layered precision.