Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum) by Guerlain

Name: Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum)
Brand: Guerlain
Rating: 9.0 (14 reviews)

2007for women

Perfumer: Jacques Guerlain

9.0/10

14 ratingsMost rate it 10 of 10

Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum) by Guerlain is an Oriental Animal perfume for women. Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum) came out in 2007. The composition is by Jacques Guerlain. The top notes include Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Lemon and Cedar; middle notes include Patchouli, Vetiver, Jasmine and Iris; base notes include Vanilla, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 10/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (76% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 67% of votes
Smells mainly: oriental, animal, spicy

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

17 notes

Shalimar Black Mystery (Parfum) features 17 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

14 ratings

9.0

Most rate it 10 of 10.

Longevity

11 ratings

9.2

Most rate it 10 of 10.

Sillage

10 ratings

8.0

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

21 season votes

Spring19%
Summer5%
Autumn38%
Winter38%

Who wears it

Men25%
Unisex8%
Women67%

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