Shalimar Cologne Guerlain for women

It is heart-achingly gorgeous. My all time favorite Shalimar flanker. Sad it's been discontinued. Will cherish every spray.

A few years back I was beyond excited to get this, my first Shalimar. Without being able to try it first, I blind bought hoping for a beautiful lemon vanilla. My first time wearing I was immediately hit with a very strong powdery musk. Unfortunately I was not a fan at all and boy does it have longevity!
Fast forward a couple years. It’s been sitting in a dark box in the bottom of my closet and I decided to revisit it today.
It has changed slightly from what I remember. Instead of only getting powder and musk, today I am able to pick up the citrus. Still not my cup of tea. I thought I wanted to have a shalimar in my collection, but I will definitely be de stashing.

If any one interested to sell his bottle and shipped to Bahrain?

The AI machine clearly doesn’t know this fragrance.

Can't find this anywhere, even for an exorbitant price from the normal ripoff resellers.

Shalimar EDT works for me on winter nights. Shalimar cologne suits shoulder season nights for me, helping me to unwind after work. Shalimar alludes to a magical world through its fragrance. Thank goodness for the notes sourced from vibrant horticulture. The sunlight, rain, soil and buzzing of bees speak.

The longevity on this is monstrous.I have managed to snap up a forgotten bottle in online local retailer,without a box,but its far feminine than i initially thought.If anyone interested hit me up.Its just tried,basically new in glamorous bottle.

Discontinued. It's always the ones I love best. Wearing today from my 4 bottle stash, three now since I opened a new one. I don't like the pillar fragrance although I have most of the classic Guerlains. Cologne 2015 was the best. Not to be confused with Eau de Cologne in the bat wing bottle.

@Mystères du Château de Dé - The Eau de Cologne and the Cologne are two different scents. The EDC was created in 1925. This was created in 2015. There are lots of bottles of the EDC available everywhere because it was in production for decades, but I believe it was discontinued. I don't know when. As to the Cologne 2015, there are no bottles available anywhere, probably because it was discontinued after only a few years of production. Shalimar Souffle Intense was also discontinued though I have seen a few new and used bottles on seller sites. The original Souffle is still available on the Guerlain website if you are interested in that.

Is this a reformulation of "eau de Cologne" that came in the taller, narrower bottle?

It's a challenge to follow what's going on with Guerlain, as well as with Fragrantica threads on Geurlain. The fragrances go through rebottling and perhaps reformulations or rebottlings but no reformulations.

Anyway, I bought two new in box bottles of "eau de Cologne" this year, and thought it was only this year that "eau de Cologne" has been discontinued, not back in 2015 when this "Cologne" (no eau) in this bottle was launched.

And now this 2015 "Cologne" is discontinued, too?

The good news is, there are new bottles of old stock around, at least in Europe where I shop.

"eau de Cologne" is a great scent and very unisex.

Despite the claims that "eau de Cologne" is not an EDT, I get wonderful performance from it. Not like an ephemeral "cologne" at all. It's better than two new Guerlain EDTs in new 2021-2022 bottles, which I just purchased - Habit Rouge and Vetiver.

If I could get a back up bottle, I would. It’s my favorite Shalimar, possibly my favorite Guerlain. However, now the GOAT has turned into the unicorn. It’s such a shame.

I've been chasing the Shalimar dragon for a while--the Shalimar opening is always delicious, but then I end up smelling like a diaper. So I was delighted to try the 2015 formulation of the Cologne because I finally got to experience the magic! The citruses feel fresh without being green, there's still that famous Guerlain vanillin and the musk is slightly animalic without being indolic. Back up bottle and signature scent worthy 💘

May 2024 update: Don't know if a change in body chemistry but this fragrance has become a cloying powder scent. What happened? 😭

For warm weather this is my favorite Shalimar. Light fluffy sweet Shalimar vanilla with citruses at the forefront. I personally was not a fan of Philtre as it felt too much like shaving cream on me.

A bit too sweet for me, I'm afraid to wear it! Maybe because its spring/summertime now. I'm also left wanting more: I want smoke, I want leather, I want civet. I think I bought the wrong Shalimar...

Update: Trying this again in Autumn instead of Spring, its been 11 hours and while the opening was still very heavy on the bergamot, the drydown is really resembling the powdery rose of the original Shalimar now. I find this stage much more enjoyable.

This cologne version is just lovely, especially for warm summer weather. Is it still available for purchase in the US? I heard it was discontinued.

The best modern interpretation of Shalimar in my book. I love Souffle, and other flankers on their own, but Cologne is really the one that kept the ''soul'' of the original and gave it a lightness, fluffiness. A perfect introduction to the Shalimar family for the younger generation.

Stunning! I absolutely love this Shalimar flanker.

Shalimar Cologne is a whipped lemon, musk, and vanilla sponge cake with a spun sugar dusting on top. This one was quite surprising and I’m very impressed with the longevity. This is a very clean and “cheery” Shalimar…say…if she were a cherub-faced young lady who still hadn’t come into her own womanhood yet. We all know THAT Shalimar. 🥰. It’s basically the top notes of Shalimar OG bottled with the vanilla base more airy (absolutely no leather) and freshly showered and powdered. She’s ready for the ball! Or the store….or work. Never too much with several sprays, but one spray seemed to last all day on me. Compliments galore! What a shame this one isn’t more popular!

Having never tried Shalimar or any of its flankers, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, maybe a strong lemon vanilla... I was pleasantly surprised that it's so delicate, soft and clean. Light citrus, I smell more lemon than the other citrus notes, powdery creamy clean. Reminds me of an expensive lemon cream hand lotion. Very pretty, caught little whiffs of it pretty much the whole day at work (one spray on the throat) but not overwhelming and nobody in the office sneezed. 👌🏻

I love this one. Actually, I love all of Shalimars flankers, even the ones that I really don't like, well.....I do. But you can't go wrong with Shalimar Cologne. It's great in any weather, anytime of day. It's a powdery, slightly sweet citrus-slightly spiced heaven of a scent. I don't wear it often enough, I forget in between how beautiful this is.

Can anyone tell me if this is the same as the One labeled *Eau de Cologne* at the top of the bottle & the bottle is slighly taller? I am thinking it is, but the words are different, & bottle, so I wanted to be sure, Thanks!!
I did finally figure out they are different, & Have a bottle on the way! Will update! I LOVE a few of the Shalimars & CREED Sublime Vanille is an all time favorite, this is compared to!

I blind bought a giant 3 oz bottle of Shalimar Cologne recently mainly because CHANEL Le Lion 🦁 made me want to revisit Shalimar & I was craving a lighter version of it for spring/summer. The cologne is absolutely perfect; initial blast of tart lemon that borders on “cleaning product” citrus but fortunately fades within minutes. The floral components are very well blended & don’t individually announce themselves. There is a pleasing & light herbal component to this version of Shalimar & of course, the signature Guerlain vanilla toward the dry down. Becomes a skin scent fairly quickly on me (2 hours in?) perfect for warmer So Cal weather & I would say, genderless. Loving this version 🌸

va bien à un homme ou une femme, frais léger, véritable cologne, n'importune pas; mais pas vraiment de caractère ou d'empreinte mais c'est une eau de cologne après tout

Shalimar Cologne EDT is lovely! First of all, the bottle is elegantly beautiful with a rich backstory. I definitely get a lemon meringue or lemon cookie vibe from this on the first spray. The initial blast is my favorite, as it is so sweet and lemony. Absolutely no bitterness or sharpness, just citrus clouds! I've been looking for a sweet lemon scent without that nasty bitter rind, sharp masculine woods, or nose-burning sensation. This is it.

As Shalimar Cologne EDT dries down midway, it becomes more powdery. The florals are very understated, and barely keep the fragrance from becoming edible. It reminds me somewhat of this deodorant I love (Sexy Intrigue by Degree-- "tahitian vanilla, rose, and jasmine") that used to be a body spray, but more refined with a dash of lemon.

About 10 hours later, I have a very subtle skin scent: a kiss of lemon on vanilla powder. I am guessing the orris (iris?) is part of what keeps this fragrance so "clean." Cologne is so fluffy and well-blended you don't get Tiffany Intense's heavy, dreaded vanilla-benzoin and dryer sheet combination.

Shalimar Cologne EDT feels both fun and "noble," if that makes sense. Lemon meringue lovers-- try this if you want something gourmand with a subtle floral twist. Now I'm craving the lemon cream cake from Olive Garden.

I LOVE Shalimar Cologne it’s my favorite Shalimar for summer, and I enjoy wearing it to bed as well. it’s like a more citric version of Parfum Initial but still fluffy, girly and “pink” I love that delicious Guerlain vanilla drydown. Excellent silage and longevity for a cologne concentration too!

This is the original shalimar with more pronounced citrus. Not my cup of tea either. Does have that nasty smell of tires shalimar has. Will return it today.

Annxyz, Shalimar Eau de cologne is a different perfume to this. This modern ‘cologne’ is actually an edt and ‘cologne’ is just the name, whereas Eau de cologne is a lighter strength of the pillar Shalimar.

Omg! This smells so good! Such a cozy, comforting smell. The first 10 minutes smells like I just sprayed freshly squeezed lemon juice on myself (in a good way!) then the vanilla comes in. Amazing from beginning to end. Not the most long lasting and sits quite close to the skin, but I wear it for myself so it suits me just fine.

My very favorite Shalimar is the cologne . There are no rubber or harsh notes and it is the most perfect perfume ever created IMO . I have the latest formula, but it does not last half as long as the vintage. I fiound vintage in a GOLD BOX for under $45 and it lasts all day and worth the asking price.The older vintage versions , with the clock face and pointed top still smell good and really last . I can’t overstate just how pretty the vintage cologne is and encourage you to try it especially if you are turned off by the burnt rubber note in the EDP . This EDC is perfume heaven and the vintage in the gold box endures the whole day for me.

A lovley reviewer on Fragrantica gifted me her bottle of Shalimar Cologne, what an incredibly generous thing to do for a new member. I must remember to pay it forward when I get the chance. I really like this. It's not Shalimars vanilla bomb, more of a soft, powdery vanilla scented citrus. Has hints of the original, clearly a Guerlain, but definitely a softer version. It's not a date night, going out scent. More of a stay at home reading and soaking in the tub scent. Comforting to you, you can be a little selfish with this one. Just for your enjoyment. My husband bought me Chanel No 5 body cream for Christmas this year and they sent two samples with the order. One was Misia. I thought at the beginning that they were very similar, but no, its just the initial powdery hit. Misia has more of a makeup smell, more Iris. Thank you, Eos.

Ughhh this is so so so gorgeous. I've never really been a signature scent person, but I just bought two 3 Oz bottles. I am huge Shalimar devotee while my favorite is vintage extrait, this is my favorite "updated" and "wearable" version. The citrus opening is so much more than lemon. The notes are listed as a citrus mix, but to me it's more like some expensive lemon variety you can only get in Italy. The drydown is just lovely and complex. It's also very versatile. It's sexy, happy, polished.

The only thing that would make me love it more is if the drydown offered a hint of smoke/skank/resin on the skin. The things that make og Shalimar hard to wear are also the things that make her the Queen. I'd like just teensy bit more of that.

This isn't my favourite fragrance, no. But this is by far the most comforting fragrance I have smelled in my life. It makes me feel safe, warm, and cocooned. Starts with a blast of lemon + bergamot, very natural and bright - though it retains the smoky Shalimar DNA. And then we have vanilla, orris and musk, though the citruses never completely vanish. I think that's what makes it a more inviting fragrance as opposed to the original Shalimar which is darker and therefore more melancholic IMO.

This one performs way better on my skin that the present formulations of the Shalimar EDP. And the sillage is enough to make you happy through the day without offending anyone else. Absolute love. Despite what I said at the beginning, I think this might just make it to the top 3 at some point, for the sheer feelings it evokes. Who doesn't like a warm hug?

5/10

I just ordered two back up bottles of this as it is getting hard to find. It was a blind buy. And now I can't imagine living without it. I find it perfect for all seasons and all occasions. If I were to chose just one scent to wear - this would be it.
It opens with a blast of bright lemon - just refreshing. The dry down on my skin is soft powdery vanilla-musk. Sweet - but not in a sugar/caramel way. Nothing cloying at all.
It is not overly strong. 2-3 sprays stay close but it is not a skin scent. It does give a soft cloud of scent around you. But still perfectly office friendly. On my skin it lasts all day. I can easily smell it more than 12 hours after application.
This is pure love for me - just beautiful.

Richer than Eau de Shalimar..IMO.

This was another love at first sniff.
Citrus/vanilla-ish/iris/lemon custard..and yes I am also getting that pink pepper-ish vibe...???..Ok,by me !!!

IMO..to my nose....it is like a combo of Eau de Shalimar,Parfum Initial and Parfum Initial L'Eau....and of course original Shalimar.

The opening is a tad harsh at first....but smooths out rather quickly.
Moderate performance/sillage.

LOVE

Juicy sugared lemons drying down to vanilla pudding powder. Fresher and less musky than Souffle. Sweeter and less sharp/sour/bitter than Eau de Shalimar.

The definition of elegance. Love this version of Shalimar. A powdery vanilla-citrus concoction with a middle layer of flowers and orris root. It works so well together. It's a wonderful daily fragrance to smell clean and fresh. It almost smells like a little cousin of Mon Guerlain. It's THAT good!

This is one of my all time favorites. When I wear this one, I end up wearing it for several days in a row, because it's just that lovely, and I can't get enough. All day I'm getting happy rays of comforting sunshine from it, like a sudden scent hug. It lasts for ages - warm, fluffy lemon vanilla clouds, the very best bits of Shalimar. It's fairly linear, other than the opening being slightly more aromatic and the drydown being slightly more musky, but that's one of its beauties. Its soft musk is always constant, always supportive.

Don't confuse this one with the Eau de Cologne or the Eau de Shalimar, although I have and love the latter as well.

I really wanted to like this one because that lemon sugar cookie description some people gave of it sounds so amazing! And once I was wearing it, I really did smell yummy lemon sugar cookie.
But. I should not have ignored the freesia note in this, really, I ought to know better by now, but I guess I never learn. After about 30 minutes, any perfume with a freesia note always always always makes me feel nauseous. I hoped this would be the exception, but it wasn’t. That cold-baby-powder note that freesia brings was mingling with the lemon cookie awesomeness, and I couldn’t do it. But honestly, as long as you like freesia, this scent is beautiful and delicious.

Wow, this is a heavenly scent. Soft vanilla with lemon cake accord. Love it!

A very nice Shalimar version. On my skin, it opens with a huge, sparkly blast of lemony vanilla, which in 15 minutes or so gets a bit more serious, as the orris root and bergamot take over, though I don't get any flowers between these stages. The animalic scent is very toned down here (but still there), which makes it a good Shalimar choice for any occasion, though my guess is it wears better in autumn-spring.

7/10

If you like Shalimar Parfum Initial L’eau, but with an opening of sweetened citrus (like gumdrops) without the orange (like in SPI L’eau) and with a twist of lime that settles down after about 10 minutes before it starts going into the floral and then vanillic, slightly powdery signature guerlainade drydown, then you will like this. During the middle stages, you can smell aspects of the original, but without the heavy, dirty stuff that goes sour on some people’s skin (like mine). Longevity is great for an EDT but it is subtle and stays close to the skin which makes it great for spring and summer and office wear. Great everyday scent. Now, if we can get something like this for cold weather. (Hint: SPI) Willing to make this my signature as it does remind me of strongly of Initial. Don’t discontinue this Guerlain. It will make customers lose trust in you.

Btw, I don’t recall seeing this marketed in the US. Did I miss it, or was it never launched here?

I just received my bottle of Shalimar Cologne. There is no where around me to sample, so I blind bought based off of reviews and research. At first I caught the lemon scent but it was quickly over shadowed by something too mature for my liking. I think it may be a combination of the orris and rose that doesn't work with my skin in a way that I like. I'm not sure if I will be keep it and try again as the weather gets a little warmer or if I should give it away.
Update: I have tried this multiple times over the last month and a half and I just can’t. It just isn’t a fit for me. My bottle is looking for a new home. If anyone’s interested in a 95% (at least) full bottle, shoot me a pm.

Is this one discontinued now in August 2019 ?
If not, where can we find it ?

EDIT : I called the Guerlain Boutique in Brussels and the sales employee told me that UNFORTUNATELY the brand discontinued this fragrance. I answered him that it was such a bad choice, as discontinuating "Eau de Shalimar".

Here under are the notes of this perfume :

- Top notes : Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit

- Middle notes : Freesia, Jasmine, Rose

- Base notes : Iris, Vanilla, White musk

I had to come back and write another review, because either my tastes have changed and I’m getting used to sweet scents, or the perfume has changed with continued maturation, or maybe I was just wearing it in the wrong season. Whatever the case, I now really like this perfume.

I find it a sparkling fragrance that opens with an effervescent sweet lemonade that slowly evolves into the legendary Shalimar florals and spice, then dries down to a musky powdery vanilla. I smell the citrus from beginning to end, but it becomes softer as the fragrance evolves. The sweetness also lightens up becoming just the perfect amount to balance out the sharpness of the citrus. I wore this in hot weather and found it performed great, never becoming cloying as other sweet scents tend to do. As to longevity and silage, I found that to be much better with a few spritzes lasting most of the day, becoming a musky, vanilla tinged skin scent in the end.

If you feel you don’t like this fragrance after giving it one or two tries, as I did in the beginning, then set it aside and try again in the future. You might find that you like it after all too. I’m so glad I didn’t give up and gave this scent another chance. I like it very much right now, but the more I wear it the more I like it. I think I’m well on the way to falling in love.

Edit 4/29/23 - I stopped wearing this in warm weather because the bergamot became overwhelming and sharp. I don't have that issue in winter. I don't know if I changed, or the perfume did. In the heat it is still a sweet scent but with amped up sharp citrus. Ultimately, I decided to declutter this from my wardrobe because I just couldn't deal with it.

This is AWSOME. It was a blind buy as no sample was available. I was a bit concerned seeing comments here as similar to Eau de Shalimar, sadly I’m among the unfortunate ones whose skin chemistry is not meant for the original Shalimar (burned rubber) although wanted to love it so hard.. I tried Eau de Shalimar, it was a bit better, but still a no-no, had to return it.
But this Cologne version is a revelation and love at first sniff.

Opens as a realistic beautiful sweet lemon, as if you had rubbed your skin with peel and pulp of a sweet Greek lemon. I couldn’t stop sniffing my wrist! After half an hour it star changing, orris appears and there is the Shalimar vibe, but gentle, flowery, mesmerizing. After 1.5 hours changing to gorgeous creamy vanilla and stays for hours.

This is definitely a summer scent, cheerful and happy fragrance.
Silage and longevity is quite good.

If you had the same issue with Shalimar as I did, I highly recommend to try this version.

Some people suggested the idea that if you like Shalimar Cologne, then Eau de Shalimar can be a better choice to get for its similar but richer smell and availability. I gotta say it's not the case. I had a Shalimar Cologne sample first, it's straight up glazed lemon cookie. While this Eau de Shalimar shows as balsamic salted lemon flavor, which smells sophisticated also lasts way longer(10 hours plus skin scent), it can be some more of a memorable Shalimar flanker. But I just want to be cheesy and smell like lemon cookie, so I'll still get one Shalimar Cologne for that sake.

The opening is a great dose of our beloved Shalimar citrus, then soft leather and smoke, with hints of fresh floral. The long amazing drydown is that wonderful exotic vanilla, perfect powdery iris, warmed by the most beautiful musk. The sillage and longevity are impressive. I get gorgeous wafts all day, until the next morning when it has mellowed to a sweet vanilla custard...until I reach for this beautiful, charming, stunning fragrance once more. And repeat...

This and the original Shalimar are the two Shalimars I would own. Shalimar Cologne is a happy bright scent with an upfront lemon sorbet opening accompanied by delicious sweetish orris. I love it much, much more than any other flankers for the citrus is not as sharp (e.g. Eau de Cologe, Parfum Initial), and the base is not as amber-y nor densely powdered (the Souffles). The Cologne also doesn't have tonka beans - a note that my nose find "sticky". The result is a clean, refreshing powder that oozes sophistication and positivity. Really wonderful.

On me I get great projection and longevity out of just 2 sprays on clothes and skin. If you keep a close eye to eBay you can find 50ml bottles at ~$50. For that price it's a total steal!

This is, on me, a powdery lemon cookie. Sugary, vanillic, and the lemon is light and airy, confectionery. Reminiscent of those new-ish lemony Girl Scout cookies, I can't remember the name off the top of my head.

Super pleasant! I haven't ever really longed to smell like a lemon cookie so I don't know if I'll buy a bottle of this but I'm enjoying my small amount.

I really enjoy this iteration of Shalimar, but I have to say I don't find it to be a light perfume at all. In fact, there's a density to this that other Shalimars don't have. I do believe it's the musk in the base that gives this feeling of density and richness. Someone before me said that there was a baked good eggy quality to this and I agree with that. It really is quite gourmand and sweet, which is not what I'd consider 'light' in a perfume. I do like this and wear it, but in the fall and cool spring days, not when it's above 65°F because then it's just too much.

Sweet should have been listed under the main accords. It's not; but it is. I might have liked it. I think it could have been really nice. It clearly has the Shalimar bones, but the sweetness kills it for me. It has so much promise too. Starts out nice and citrusy, and the bergamot sparkles here, then the sweetness takes over and ruins the whole thing. The sweetness is detracting from all the other notes and actually overpowering them. While sweet, fortunately, it's not as sickly sweet as the Souffles which sent me into choking fits; but it is still sweet.

Shalimar Eau de Cologne is still my Shalimar of choice and perfection compared to this. I'm really unimpressed with this Shalimar. Sad, because I think if Thierry Wasser had lightened up on the sugar this could have rivaled any Guerlain creation.

Champagne Vanilla

Sparkling, sweet, floral, and just so lovely it hurts, this is Shalimar Cologne.

SC has the Shalimar trajectory: Citrus top, floral heart, vanilla base.

The citruses are so pleasantly bittersweet they make my mouth water: Sharp grapefruit and lime, sweet and luscious lemon meringue, and a smooth green bergamot on top of it all.

Soon the musk joins the transition. I think that the musk is in place of the traditional smoke, incense, and motor oil of the original Shalimar. The write up lists it as a base note but I smell it pretty quickly. The musk wraps around the sweet rose and jasmine flowers. It's all still light though, and with the top notes hanging on everything just smells like a sparkling champagne melange of flowers, citrus, and velvet musk.

Vanilla emerges, and that's what the life of the perfume is: Guerlain Vanilla, vanilla wrapped in a hint of sweet floral (it smells to me like a ylang ylang vanilla but maybe it's the freesia note giving it such a floral accent) and iris musk. Vanilla-iris-flower-musk.

I get GREAT longevity out of this, over 12 hours with a strong application, and I LOVE the vanilla iris musk drydown.

FN still has this for like $35...I like this so much I bought a backup, and honestly I like it more than Eau de Shalimar, which always has a rough edge that didn't always agree with me. Shalimar Cologne is so smooth, and sweet, and beautiful, and has that champagne effect that is lovely. Actually that's what they should have called it: Shalimar eau de Champagne.

Of all the shalimars, this is the most naturally fresh, like a cologne (duh :P)

I’d say this ones the best for summer and if you can’t stand the other flankers due to their heaviness or sweetness.

This is very, very similar to Eau de Shalimar, which I really like, but the pink flanker is a bit confusing for me because I would expect something more like Shalimar parfum initial, which I like more. So, nice scent but I miss there delicasy of iris, caramel and tonka bean. I really don´t know if Eau de Shalimar is so much better than Shalimar parfum initial to continue. I must say that I would be much happier with the second one which is more originial, feminine and sexi. And I am really surprised that this one has much better rating than Shalimar parfum initial. Now when I have both of them I can´t understand. Sorry people, but I feel it this way.

I’m a lover of Shalimar and this one is so good, very modern take on the Grand Dame, good for all ocassion, more citrusy, much sweeter, less animalic. Tops!

Scrolling through fragrancenet last week, second glass of cheap Rosé in hand, I spied this fabled scent. I’m one of those insufferable Shalimar worshippers. My clicking fingers lubricated with wine-tipsy, I put it in my cart and pulled the trigger.

At the moment, I have sprayed one inner elbow with Shalimar Cologne and one with Eau De Shalimar—there is no denying to my nose that they are similar. They do differ, however slightly.

While both scents have large citrus components, I find the citrus in Shalimar Cologne to be softer, sweeter, and less tart. Eau De Shalimar has a far more assertive, realistic citrus—like lime peel gratings—while Shalimar Cologne’s citrus is sweeter and softer, like lemon slices mortared with sugar.

Overall, Shalimar Cologne smells more well rounded, the sweetness of the citrus opening blends together with the lemon dessert theme both fragrances share. Cologne is sweeter throughout,a bit softer than Eau De Shalimar, but more cohesive. Longevity is similar between the two—impressive.

I enjoy both, and I’m glad I own both, but if you are not a Shalimar devotee, you probably only need one.

Pretty goddarn gorgeous this. I have to be in an 'I feel pretty' mood to wear Shalimar Cologne though. It is very vivid and applied too heavily, can be almost screechy. It has a bright, fixed smile to it that won't always let me relax.

Still, if you are on the fence with the Cologne, you should really grab it. Guerlain doesn't seem to keep the Shalimar flankers in production for very long. Already I notice that the Cologne can be a bit hard to find and Guerlain does not promote it nearly as much as that boring Souffle stuff.

Bonus - Shalimar hair mist is really just a hair-suitable version of the Cologne. So grab it if you can't find the Cologne. The hair mist works okay as a skin perfume; it has less sillage and longevity than the Cologne, but it is also less shrill.

Not sure I exactly like this one. I adore the other Shalimar scents, save Souffle de Parfum Intense, but this one just reminds me of ... candy. Not in a good way, either. Maybe I need to wear it a bit more. Perhaps even buy it and give the bottle a good ol' run... it's worked in the past. 10mL decant didnt convince me, maybe another 30mL might

Truly disappointed. Not in Guerlain, but in my skin chemistry. Devastated, even.

I purchased this last spring, and though I love the general fragrance, no matter when I applied it, I just felt it wasn’t right for me. Today, it’s much cooler, and I’m trying it again, thinking that for me the notes may play up most beautifully in cool air. I assumed it would be a warm weather sent, but I really notice the crispness and brightness of the lemon and the smooth vanilla most pefectly in cool weather! I’m thrilled, because I’d feared this fragrance may just not work right with my skin. It’s gorgeous and worth persisting to wear.

Edit: For me, FABULOUS in the cold weather!! Bright and clean and sparkly and cozy. In weather that is not cold, it’s too sweet on my skin. But the cold air makes it elegant and beautiful!

Powdery lemon candy.
It's modernised Eau de Shalimar lacking the sharper, bitter bergamote juxtaposed with resinous almost animalic warmth of the famous Shalimar DNA.
If original Shalimar is oil painting, Eau de Shalimar watercolor, Cologne is a rinse. Nevertheless it's pretty and polished, easy to wear with decent longevity. I like it on warm days when I'm feeling pulled together and in the mood for a touch of romantic French chic.

A bit too sweet and grapefruity for me, not a fave. It does last quite well, smells a bit like sweet sherbet or candy. The resemblance to Shalimar still exists, but not in a good way for me.

If you like this in the vintage EDC maybe try out ubar by amouage. Similar tone although different in many ways.

Imagine a date with the most charming man in a small yet elegant cafe. He knows when to talk and when to listen, he knows exactly when to take your hand. You know for a fact that he will never embarrass you. He seems to have knowledge and manners of a much older man, yet he is young and so cozy to be with, he makes you feel calm and yet so thrilled.

THIS is what Shalimar Cologne (do not confuse this with Shalimar Eau de Cologne!) smells like to me. This is a flanker done right.
This is my perfume dream come true in a beautiful bottle.

Opening is strong sweet citrus candy blast, very sweet and comforting. I can feel it for about 1-2h on me. Middle notes are beautiful essence of Shalimar - musky and yet so warming, they float in the cloud of vintage powdery rose and vanilla scent. The drydown is absolutely stunning vanilla and creme brulee.

It is love from first spritz.

PS On websites, the fragrance is light pink, but in reality it is almost transparent.

Shalimar swimming in a beautiful orange vanilla drink. It's a simple description but fitting. I have the Eau de Parfum. This is the Eau de Cologne and let me tell you this is ten times better. It's sweet, delicious refreshing and powdery feminine, even coming off as a gourmand vanilla cake. When I first tested it I was not impressed because I couldn't get passed the typical Shalimar citrus top notes. This time around there's more of them and in fact all of them: bergamot orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit and regular orange. In addition there's an orange blossom. The orange blossom note and citrus soften and settle down into a comfortable and powdery rose.

When I picked up on the rose scent, that's when I knew it was for me. Like the color of the bottle smells of a delicate pink rose or rose petals kind of like rosewater in your bathtub or putting rose petals in your bubble bath. The rose is the dominant note here to my nose. It matches up with the citrus top/orange blossom heart and the dry down base note of vanilla. When dry, this is a cozy clean vanilla scent, with gourmand effects. What I mean by that is that it smells like a delicious baked cookie. The dry down is powdery and vanilla scented in a dreamy delicious powder puff.

The fragrance is a tad flirty and matches up with baby pink lipstick, nail polish, toe nails, and pink mini dress or carnation or a beige-vanilla color cocktail dress halter top dress. Smells feminine and modern but with a mature edge and a confidence that betrays youth. Smells of a young girl who is wise beyond her years and has an old 'head' on her young shoulders, has her life together and can get any male she desires. But what she desires more than being known for her beauty is to be known for her success due to her own merits and intelligence. She is a real woman and this is a real perfume.

Lasts a good 8 plus hours as it is a cologne and not a toilette and has moderate projection. She is not offensive nor extravagant she is just a simple floral vanilla crème with an elegant and yet approachable air. I like to douse myself in this perfume. When I spray once it's just a little boudoir powder that matches up with satiny or see through lingerie. I also like to spray it on my pillows in bed. The EDC is wearable in the fall and winter months because it is a warm 'holiday' vanilla smells like a holiday baked cookie. This is for vintage lovers who want to wear something modern and for vanilla fans. Shalimar fans will like it too meaning the orignal Shalimar formula which is considerably stronger than this but has elements and ingredients that are in this perfume.

I much prefer this to the Eau de Shalimar. I feel a vanilla, citrus and musk that are of much higher quality here. I am only comparing the two because I get the impression that they are both being used for the same purpose: Shalimar for the summer basically. Also, I feel that this is heading much more in the "Shalimar Souffle de Parfum" direction than the Eau de Shalimar. It's more refined, well put together. I feel that EDS somehow isn't pulled together by its "ingredients/notes"...

This smells like homemade lemonade, lime zest, skanky musk and powdery vanilla.
Has a "fizziness" about it and a definite animalic undertone which makes it strong and sexy.
One spray and a lemon cloud will follow you around all day, its strong stuff.
This is the most citrus of all the shalimars i have tried and to me it doesn't bare much resemblance to souffle. Soufflé is more of an oriental vanilla and this is as i said fizzy lemon skank.
Love it, feel like you could dress it up, down, wear it in any weather or season.

There's a couple of reviews at Basenotes that are a useful prelude to this one. In short, Cologne 2015 is a reincarnation of Mathilde Laurent's Eau Legere given a modern tweak by Thierry Wasser, the current in house perfumer at Guerlain.

This rather overlooked, underrated, ravishing, charming thing has this wonderful back story. There was in-fighting between Mathilde Laurent and Jean Paul Guerlain when Eau Legere, the very first Shalimar flanker was made. Jean Paul was the head of Guerlain and its governing perfumer. It was slightly changed and renamed Shalimar Lite, which, to a bony Frenchwoman conjured up images of fat American matrons, and the marketing failed. Mathilde Laurent had gone on to better things by this stage and Jean Paul tweaked the fragrance one more time and called it Eau de Shalimar. Jean Paul retired and a new 'Governor' came to town, Thierry Wasser.
Perfume critics, such as Luca Turin, never stopped banging on about how lovely the original Eau Legere was, such a sad discontinuation and the plaintive comments trickled in through the forums, Oh, Eau Legere......

Flick to 2015 and Shalimar Cologne 2015 is the closest thing you will get to Eau Legere, but the marketing money has gone the way of 'Souffle' I do respect 'Souffle' and will buy a bottle one day but 'Cologne 2015' is my drug of choice. It has 'history' and you and me got a whole lot of that. It could be the biggest thing that the world has ever seen.

P.S. Don't get this mixed up with the Eau de Cologne, available in the US market in the old fashioned bottle, not the same animal.

I am becoming in love with all Shalimar flankers! Yes, blasphemy! I see that as far as perfume fans see it, one either adores Shalimar and hates flanker or the opposite...Well, I say let's change that! I love all these babies and the Shalimar and see each and every one in its own beauty! :) I loved this at first spray. My heart just filled with joy! Yes, it's just a perfume, an instrument of frivolity, but God, does this scent make me utterly happy...What's more important than this sheer joy in life? A simple moment of pure joy. I'm so grateful to all those wonderful noses that create such wonderful experiences for us

Such a darling young and modern addition to the Shalimar Family! Bright and sparkling lemon, bergamot and lime open this pretty lady. A delicious Guerlain Vanilla frosting on top of some nice orris and other floral notes makes this Cologne oh so tres chic.

Wonderful for Summer. Like eating macarons at an outdoor bakery cafe in Paris. A respectful nod to her heritage, Cologne is a modern mademoiselle who appreciates the past, but is not afraid to go her own way.

This is my second Guerlain fragrance (other is L'Instant edp), and I am not a huge fan of the original Shalimar because of the civet - I appreciate the artistry and the importance of its contribution as a great classic. Shalimar Cologne was a blind buy, and I would say it's successful. The reviews here were very accurate and helpful in my opinion.

I find the lemon to be sweet and cheerful and feminine. I don't know that I find grapefruit or lime (I typically very much dislike lime on myself as a note) but the lemon and a bit of bergamot are there for me, predominantly lemon for sure. Others have noted a lemon pastry note, from the vanilla and lemon, and I agree. It's sweet and carefree and cheerful. I think the freesia is a sweetness contributor but is not identifiable on its own, and I don't notice rose per se, although I do love a bold rose.

There is lovely powder, which I'm learning to enjoy but have not typically worn at all for feeling it had an older feeling. I'm finding a modern quality in some powdery fragrances, and I think that's a reflection on my own age (haha) and the fact that there's a growing desire among women to embrace the elegant classic vibe that some of the beautiful powdery fragrances provide and not to just consume whatever trendy product is being marketed on the shelves at the cosmetic store. To me, the powdery fragrances do feel retro, but I think there's a timelessness too, and that young women bring their own youth to whatever they wear, so I'm changing my thinking as I'm learning more here about fragrance, thanks to all of you!

I can see that it's a new interpretation of the classic Shalimar, although they're certainly not at all alike. I think it's an impressive accomplishment that something totally new can be created that still pays homage to the original but is entirely its own as well. If you're wanting to love the original Shalimar but just can't (I know that's like a form of sacrilege, so I apologize!), I think you might really love this. Our noses are not accustomed to some of the notes in the original, and I find in particular my husband and kids don't love some of the notes from the classics, even if I am learning to. Shalimar Cologne would be pleasing to anyone, I would think.

Definitely a spring beauty, and I can see also cool fall days. Normally I would think the citrus would lend itself to summer wear, but I'm going to have to try that personally (bought in January in cold climate). I don't know if the degree of sweetness would be too much in extreme heat. Seeing most reviewers say summer works, I will assume it's a great summer fragrance.

I snagged this for an awesome price thanks to a heads up from another Fragrantican.

I don't think there's anything not to like about Shalimar Cologne, for me. It's like lemon juice mixed with sugar, but not teeth-grittingly sweet. Then there's the soft powdery vanilla, like a fluffy cloud that you just want to lay your head on. Yet for all the sweetness and the powder, it's just so light and comfortable.

Because I got this in the middle of the Australian summer, I have no idea how it will go in the colder months, but I'm willing to bet it will do as well as it does now in the heat.

This is fast becoming a 'love' for me!

This perfume was exactly how I wanted the Souffle to be. While the Souffle bares very little resemblance to the original with its vague lemon and insipidly aquatic vanilla, the Cologne actually does smell like Shalimar in a VERY modern interpretation. This is Shalimar lemon cake with bubbly champagne. This is definitely more gourmand with its fluffy lemon chiffon cake-like notes, but there's a certain effervescence provided by the musks and sparkling citrus notes that gives a nice lift to the otherwise heavy oriental nature of Shalimar. It actually does contain some of the smokeyness of Shalimar, but everything in this composition is lighter and sparklier, for a lack of better word. It's a very refreshing fragrance. It's youthful, but still manages to maintain a very classy character--as if Shalimar shed off her luxurious silks, velvets and jewels in exchange for a sundress and a breezy silk Emilio Pucci shawl in the Riviera. Smells beautiful and modern, but it's still very much Shalimar. Crowd-pleaser.

So.... even tho I was disappointed by Souffle and Eau De Shal... I still blind bought this. lol....

And it's as expected. Light lemon powder. Sparkly, not overpowering, not sweet... just pleasant. Fresh and light. I'd class it classy, but the lemon can come off as furniture polish.

No where near the holy-grail-Intial IMO.

I wore it on a snowy winter day, and while it's nice... I added Shalimar EDT on top of it an hour later... and then after that I put on Shalimar EDP. Damn, I love Shalimar. I love the heavy leather-vanilla-citrus. These lighter versions are good for layering I suppose.

Why do I intensely dislike Shalimar ? I had the original. Never wore it. I actually (yes shallow I know) gave up a friend!!! Who BATHED in it daily and I could never breathe or stay in same room with her! I adore all sorts of perfume... but can't tolerate Shalimar!!! Someone Analyze me please!!! I WANT to understand why the only perfume on the planet I despise is Shalimar

Geezus..... are you kidding me? I didn't know there was a difference between this one and the the other cologne, but the bottles....and maybe the age of it. This is friggen gorgeous! Like lemon chiffon pie drizzled with vanilla glaze....effing ridiculous that I'm going to end up having every single version of shalimar. Ugh! Oh well. An addicts gotta do what an addicts gotta do...

Is a MUST for ANYONE

It reminds me very much of a cologne that "bad girls" wore when I was in high school in the 1960's called Blue Waltz.
A sweet warm, heavy vanilla and citrus smell.

I missed Initial (having only recently discovered Guerlain), and it's probably just as well - I seem to have a penchant for falling in love with scents that are then discontinued. Meanwhile, I've found Shalimar Cologne and I am very, very happy. I love it enough for it to be my new signature... but if it gets discontinued, I'll just find another pretty Shamilar flanker, maybe buy some Initial online.

The opening citrus is so bright and fruity it gives me the giggles! Which is fine as that just lasts the half hour I'm getting ready for work or play. It's like a glass of orange juice in the morning or a cocktail before a party, just to get things started. Then I get a heavy, smokey moment (seriously only a moment) when it seems this is going to turn into full-blown Shalimar, but instead it gives way to a soft, lovely vanilla-musk with hints of jasmine and citrus.

Just love it. Only wish is that it came in an EDP. This lasts a good 6-7 hours on me, but I want more like 12+. For now I'm just going to reapply this as required.

Shalimar Cologne is a gorgeous effervescent citrus-orris-vanilla-rose combo that just sparkles. It's a bit like Coco Mademoiselle without the patchouli, to my nose. I adore it. Just a hint of the original Shalimar DNA (with the vanilla/citrus/orris) but no leather, civet, or incense that the original brings to the table. I do love this one, and I'm glad I hunted it down!

Oh this is gorgeous. It's the perfect combo of Shalimar and Parfum Initial. Lots of vanilla, citrus and bergamot, the smoke and leather is toned down but still in the background and without being IN YOUR FACE.
This is Shalimar Wearable Version which dries down to PI. It's very lovely!

Oh my, this is wonderful! There's no denying this is a Shalimar! It is very much like Eau de Shalimar but as others have said maybe a bit 'cleaner'. There was something in the eau that didn't sit right with me, but this one is great! The heat really brings this one to life and I get wiffs here and there that are just delicious! This scent is true to the notes pyramid to me in terms of opening, middle and base notes. I just love this stuff! Now this is what I'd recommend if you want to introduce someone to Shalimar.

The review from islandaromatika is spot on !

A more luminous fresh interpretation of the original Shalimar.
It's fizzy and fresh but has the same character and same undertone as Shalimar.
So it's not your little fruity citrusy number , not a gourmand , not similar to anything else out there but a true Shalimar child ! People who love the original will love this as their daily fragrance, a lighter version or a summer switch from the original.
People who do not like the original because it's too leathery and too old school and heavy for them may find this quite wearable ,,,, yet it isn't all that much different ,,, think of it being like PREMIERE AND CHANEL 5 ,,,,, this is the same here , similar but fresher and younger. But the same character and very much related.
So if you always wanted to love Shalimar but just could not do it , you can now !
I still smell all the same notes , even leather , which might be the combo of orris and vanilla and musk . It has this classic Shalimar smell , old school but made modern so to speak.
,,,,also this is very similar to eau de Shalimar which has been one of my favourites for years . Almost like an updated version of eau de Shalimar.
The more I wear it the more I love it and the more I do smell lemon loaf !!!

couldn't get past that this smells like a lemon drop candy, or a lemon throat lozenge and not much else for quite awhile, then it changes to egg custard or a lemon cake for the drydown, or something like creme brulee. I couldn't get past the eggy, cake smell on the drydown. Very gourmande to me.

My sister gave me two samples of this scent. I love Shalimar. But I never waste time with colognes because they don't last a minute. Also, I'm not keen on 'new versions' of old classics. So I thought I would not care for this. Imagine my surprise when I realized I actually LOVED this. On me it's pure citrus and vanilla and it smells delicious. Also, I was surprised at the staying power considering it's a cologne. I like it. I really like it.

This is a very nice replacement for Eau de Shalimar. It's got everything Eau has with extra citrus. I also get a huge citrus opening that's surprisingly fresh and even sparkly. I get a lot of grapefruit that I don't with Eau. They're so very similar though, the differences are hard to sniff side by side - other than the big citrus blast.

Cologne's dry down seems to be a tad lighter than Eau, a little cleaner. Whereas Eau had a resinous vanilla in the dry down, Cologne has a light, slightly musky dry down. The only word I can think of is 'cleaner' or ' clearer'. You can still smell the bright citrus all the way through. Still, they're both very similar.

A very light wearing and lemony Shalimar, I absolutely love it, it's a worthy replacement!

Shalimar Parfum Initial and Initial l'Eau may be gone but their successor is no less worthy of the name Shalimar!

Trying this made me so much less sad about the discontinuation of those beauties, because this one is also a beauty nonetheless. I was kind of skeptical at first and didn't expect to like it with all those citrus notes (not my favorites, obviously) but boy, was I wrong! To my surprise, this turned out to be quite gorgeous.
It's citrusy and tart but the vanilla gives it a sweet gourmand lemon cake vibe to balance out the tartness. The musk also helps it keep the powdery identity Shalimar is associated with. The drydown is so much less citrusy (though they are still very well there) and the sweet vanilla and musk take over the show.

This is young and bright, fresh and airy but sophisticated and elegant at the same time! I knew Guerlain can't go wrong! A new love!

Just got a bottle sent to me by a friend in Canada, and at first I was hesitant but now that I'm in the drydown I gotta' say I am loving it.

It opens with a HUGE citrus blast which doesn't stay in the forefront, but gives way to a touch of musky skank, classic Guerlain and classic Shalimar. Thank god the DNA is still there. The citrus comes back for the drydown joined by a delicious vanilla, with the rose and jasmine flitting in and out.

I don't get the orris or freesia but that's ok, because what IS there is making me huff my arm like a crack ho! Delicious!

It seems there are two definite camps of thought on this one and I am definitely in the pro Shalimar Cologne camp! Thank you to my dear friend xrayer for this sample! It lasts and lasts on my skin. The lemon is incredible, sweet and uplifting, can there be a more complimentary combo than lemon and vanilla? Now that I read Ditta70's comment about "virtual pastry chef artistry", I can say that that comment is bang on!

Also it reminds me walking through gardens after a spring shower - there aren't many homes in NZ without at least one citrus tree and these topnotes are how they smell. The addition of freesia is also delicate and sweet. I am biased however as I love perfumes with the lemon vanilla combo (I have Shalimar, eau de Shalimar and the eau de Cologne, as well as other lemon vanilla traps like L de Lolita). These smells are uplifting and comforting at the same time.

This is Shalimar for lighter days, definitely Shalimar but for hot days. Love it.

Shalimar Cologne opens with very fresh citrus notes with hints of Vanilla as background. It does remind me of Eau de Shalimar but softer and more powdery. Soft powdery floral notes started to show up mingling with the citrusy top notes after about ten minutes and the top notes faded away after about twenty minutes. The floral heart notes are soft and powdery while the drydown is powdery, a bit musky and slightly sweet, probably from the Vanilla.

Shalimar Cologne has moderate sillage and lasts over six hours on my skin. Although one might not recognize this fragrance as a flanker of Shalimar after the first ten minutes, it is still not difficult to associate it with fragrances by Guerlain.

I love it!...,I love this fragrance.Top fo the tops and the best fragrance ever. It's absolutely adorable..new shalimar 2015!

I was lucky enough to get a sample of this recently and it's gorgeous. Yes, very similar to Eau de Shalimar but somehow fresher and brighter, at times I find the Eau de Shalimar to be very overpowering and just too heavy on the vanilla whereas this is not. It is just on the right side of sweet for me. For reference I have and love Shalimar EDT, Shalimar Initial EDP, Eau de Shalimar and Shalimar Souffle.

I'm shocked, it smells nice!

I love it! It actually reminds me quite a bit of Eau de Shalimar, which I also love. Shalimar Cologne opens bright lemony and transitions through Guerlain pastry vanilla with unmistakable Shalimar dry down. Very wearable, modernized Shalimar. I'm thrilled as Eau de Shalimar is getting hard to find around here and Shalimar Cologne to me is a great replacement. It's delicious and has gone straight to my want list.

Shalimar Cologne opens with lots of different citrus notes and a hint of sweet candy. It reminds me of Napoleon sour candy. Then, the scent becomes more sweet, with vanilla and some powder. I smell musk as well. There is stil some citrus on top, freshening up the sweet powders of tonka and vanilla. The jasmine becomes stronger. The scent slowly fades out into the drydown from here, which is a powdery tonka & labdanum vanilla, with hints of sweet and sour candy on top.

Sillage and longevity are moderate on me. Longevity is on the short end of moderate, I get about 3-4 hours of scent. After that, it's only labdanum/amber accord and ambroxan in the drydown.

I like the sour candy opening a lot, with the sweets underneath. When the notes switch place and the sweetness becomes more prominent, the powdery notes remind me of talc powder. The musk is very decent and not dirty at all. All in all, this is a light summer sour candy gourmand scent. I like it and will use the sample more often. I probably won't buy a full bottle due to lack of longevity.

Someone just gave me a bottle from France yesterday and I was very anxious to try it because I actually like both Souffle and Eau de Shalimar. It opens with a citrus that has a green-ness to it, but that doesn't overpower the grapefruit and lemon sparkling through. As it dries down it rounds out to a very pretty softness with the musk coming on. It is definitely a light scent, and not very long-lasting on me. I personally prefer both the Souffle and Eau de Shalimar. Also, I was thrilled it wasn't pink!

I tried it at Paris airport two days ago, and loved it right away. It is Shalimar, it has the lovely Guerlain DNA, it has Thierry Wasser's signature written all over it, and the traditional Guerlain "virtual pastry chef" artistry. I sprayed about 3 sprays on my person and smelled it all day long, and next day too on my clothes. Long lasting, great sillage, wonderful summer version of the great classic.

(This is coming from someone who so far disliked pretty much all the Shalimar flankers, very much including the "Initials".)

no no no no.... unfortunatelly NO! :-(

Very uninspired and unnecessary. They transformed Shalimar in a vanilla lemon pie scent. Guerlain became McDonald's...

We want shalimar initial again

Mmmhhh... Just paid 75€ for a lovely (just lovely, nothing revolutionary here) perfume which is gone after 30 minutes...another disappointment from Guerlain's mainstream range.
Reminds me of evaporated Souffle de Parfum. A lot of grapefruit and other citruses, an unidentified green note which is unpleasant to me but luckily quickly fades away, some sweetness (which mainstream isn't sweet nowadays...) and a delicious gourmand dry down, which sadly disappears....too...quickly...
If I spend 75€ I want people around me to be WOWed. Otherwise I can find cheaper skin scents ;)

mommy and daddy should get a vasectomy.. enough kids in the family..

isn't it amazing, after 84 years?

Because they have to follow the flanker trend!!! :oD