Intriguant patchouli intriguing patchouli is my favorite scent so far amongst the offerings of parfumerie generale, a niche perfume house from france founded by perfumercomposer pierre guillaume. I purchased this and love the fresh citrus but wasnt too happy with how sweet it smelled. The original shalimar remained on your clothes until morning, reminding you of the previous evening. Just wondering what you all think is the single best patchouli based i. I must have at least 1015 perfumes where patchouli is a big component though none of them have patchouli in the name. According to guerlain, shalimar was inspired by a love story of shah jahan and his wife, mumtaz majal. Bought shalimar for my gf as christmas gift, she loves it. This classic fragrance was inspired by the celebration of love triumphant, that of shah jehan for the dazzlingly beautiful princess mumtaz mahal.
Shalimar parfum initial scent of desires, joy and sensuality arrives in a flacon which reminds us of shape of the traditional edition. I confess that i did not expect much from shalimar parfum initial, especially when i read that it is supposed to be a modern fruity version of a jewel in. Intrigant patchouli by parfumerie generale the scented hound. I thought i hated patchouli i always thought of head shop patchouli until i tried mazzolari patchouly, which is the best patchouli fragrance ive ever smelled so far. The sandalwood amber patchouli thing going on with citrus and powder in this fragrance, although seemingly far apart from shalimar, is in my scent memory reminiscent of shalimar edt, only i prefer shalimar edt. I find patchouli to be warm, earthy, resinous, sweet, balsamic, multilayered and just plain amazing. Scent story is a traditional perfume house committed to creating niche fragrances to the savvy community of perfume connoisseurs. Our blended scents are designed to provide you with an original fragrance experience which evokes emotional and colorful memories. Shalimar is film noir and parfum initial is a dreamy vacation with something exotic smelling in the market place that has yet to arrive to your senses with a hint of turkish delight. I was initially turned off by cartier roadster mainly because of the top notes, but read a thread recently that said patchouli was part of the drydown. More vanilla, oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk is present to my nose in the extrait, and the top fades fastest.
Fragrantica s international writers offer up some of their favorite patchouli aromas for this weeks best in show column. Inflections of almonds, damp earth, chamomile, and mould within its odour profile providing a substantial and grownup experience without the headbanging volume. The first and the most complex oriental fragrance, this scent is a masterpiece. Mar 15, 2011 one note i have a strange conundrum with is patchouli. Much as i find this version to be gorgeous, i dont really need it in my life and i have enough perfumes to last a lifetime as it is. Its unique and gutsy stuff, yet it has an almondy sweetness that makes it very wearable. Shalimar parfum initial leau is a feminine perfume by guerlain. I have recently discovered that i am a big fan of patchouli. Guerlains most successful and enduring fragrance was created by jacques guerlain at a time when fascination with the orient was sweeping europe. From the time of its inception in 1925, it has charmed the masses with its luxurious notes of leather, inscense, and opoponax, uplifted by citruses. The scent was launched in 2011 and the fragrance was created by perfumer thierry wasser. The top notes of this perfume bring a whiff of freshness with bergamot, mandarin, lemon, cedar, orange, and citrus notes. The bottle of this edition is taller and sleeker than the previous. Shalimar parfum initial is definitely one you can get away with during the day.
Oct 29, 2012 both have patchouli in them but not other similar notes but somehow the combination just hits me wrong in the worst possible way. The absolute has a rich, pronouncedly sweet and herbaceous aroma with woodybalsamic undertone. The fragrance is named after the gardens of shalimar that shah jahan built for his wife. Pg are the initials both for the perfumery and the perfumers name. It mystifies with its beauty and transports you to far off lands with its opulent decadence. Patchouli absolute is a dark green liquid obtained by the solvent extraction of dried leaves. Released in 2007 by the renowned design house of guerlain, this nosepleasing blend of citrus, bergamot, mandarin orange, oak moss and amalfi lemon leaves you. A flight of flowers and bergamot whips up the top notes with a breeze of freshness. Actual product packaging and materials may contain. It has a wonderfully bright opening, thanks to some citrus, then soft, quiet, muted accents of smoke, dry woods, and resins. This terrible excuse of a scent is gone, thank goodness, fairly soon. She loves it written by just what i expected on january 10, 2020.
In this vlog we describe what patchouli is, how it smells and we have. The scent is a little fresher, so i feel obliged to encourage those to wear it during spring, or even summer, when its not too scorching hot outside. The enchanting citrus top notes of bergamot and orange join refreshing green notes to energize you. These creations have in common a universe centered around the words. Odur is a niche perfume house founded by two friends, patrick stebler and claudio zier. Tom ford patchouli absolu is a womens and mens woody fragrance from 2014. This incredible tale sparked the imagination of jacques guerlain, who created shalimar, the first oriental fragrance in history, in 1925. I confess that i did not expect much from shalimar parfum initial, especially when i read that it is supposed to be a modern fruity version of a jewel in guerlains crown, shalimar. Bravo for guerlain for making this but boo for discontinuing it. There is a reason why all 3 are still around while many fad fragrances are gone. Steeped in both romance, sentiment, eroticism, and mesmerizing opulence. I read somewhere that it takes you right where it takes an hour or more for the edp and the edt to get to. Floral heart notes, including iris, jasmine and rose seamlessly combine with vetiver and patchouli creating a sensual, seductive scent.
It offers unique and quality fragrances inspired characters, movements, gait and moments. Access the list of guerlain boutiques, points of sale and stores. She has joined the team in 2008 to update and maintain encyclopedia information, as well as work on perfume news. I have purchased other bottles from this site that were true, but this is an impostor. Pureperfume is an online shop of niche perfumes, focused at connoisseurs of unusual and exclusive unisex, mens and womens fragrances, exclusively with 100% original and highquality products from popular brands and lower prices than at competitors in the market. One of the most timeless fragrances currently in circulation, shalimar by guerlain is every bit as passionate and exotic as the regal hindu romance that inspired it. Like a drop of perfume behind the ear, at the nape of the neck, on the inner wrists or in the decollete, where the fragrance blends seamlessly with the skin to create a unique scent. Rita hayworth was a fan the blockbuster 1925 oriental fragrance guerlain shalimar which was rumored to. With its oriental notes, guerlain takes this fragrance and makes it the perfume of desire and passion.
The fragrance was named after the gardens of shalimar, so beloved by mumtaz majal. The edc is faint in apperance compared to all the other versions tested. Shalimar parfum initial is less smokey than shalimar and the spices used smell different. Shalimar is one of the most beautiful and captivating perfumes ever created.
Ive owned gucci envy for a long time but had never worn it. Shalimar, named after mumtazs favourite garden, represents the emperors love in all its grandiose and glorious vision. My first thought when seeing the news about shalimar parfum initial was nooooooooooo, its pink, you cant pinkify shalimar well, as it. Click to pin your location and find the guerlain boutique nearest to you. In short, if youre looking for a mixedpatchouli fragrance that goes beyond the usual oriental template by having a bright floral element to it, then this may be one for you to consider. In the 1981 movie the four seasons, shalimar is given as a gift. What was once thought of as just a sweet hippie scent to mask the smell of cannabis is actually a base of some of the worlds loveliest perfumes.
This has resulted in two perfumes, which for once do not come from a big world metropolise, but from mountains and valleys of. This legendary womens fragrance opens with top notes of bergamot, cedar, mandarin orange, lemon, and citrus notes. But the more i wear it the more addictive its becoming. The nose behind this fragrance is pierre guillaume.
Patchouli is one of those scents that has a lot misconceptionsand to some extent stigmaassociated with it. It is a perfume for people who would be particularly appreciative of sharp powdery animalic perfumes. It is a scentual representation of exotic beauty, a moment in time, and a ritual of love. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Shalimar by guerlain womens fragrances for sale ebay. Designed by rock royalty, this beautiful bottle with its smooth curves and elegant simplicity harks back to the original shalimar desig.
Inspired by the love of an indian emperor for his magnificent wife, mumtazmahalfor whom the taj mahal was builtshalimar is named after the gardens of shalimar, where their love grew. The patchouli is certainly present but does not dominate the scent. The scent was launched in 2012 and the fragrance was created by perfumer thierry wasser shalimar parfum initial leau fragrance notes. However, i clearly smell the basic dna of shalimar in this ethereal beauty. In the 1971 movie the mephisto waltz, shalimar is the perfume favored by jacqueline bissets character, paula. He had the enchanting gardens of shalimar built for her and dedicated the taj mahal to her as well, one of the seven new wonders of the world.
Ysatis givenchy, shalimar, jaipur boucheron, todd oldham lot of 4 mini perfumes. Shalimar brings back a time of gentility, dignity, self respect. Shalimar perfume by guerlain, created in 1925 by jacques guerlain, shalimar is an homage to the epic love affair between emperor shah jahan and his wife mumtaz mahal, a romance that ultimately led to the construction of the taj mahal. The perfect complement to a little black dress or a power suit, this shalimar black fragrance is the confident womans essential signature scent. Intrigant patchouli 08 is a shared unisex perfume by parfumerie generale. Maybe its just the one i happened to get, but it doesnt smell the same and the color is dark, sort of orangebrown instead of the almost clear pale yellow that it should be. Shop patchouli perfumes and find the best fit for your beauty routine. Patchouli is a plant from the mint family and a beloved ingredient for perfumers. Mar, 2008 in 2004, guerlain issued shalimar light by perfumer mathilde laurent, who brilliantly modernized the juice while keeping its soul. I have ticked that i will not repurchase because i love the original shalimar and dont find it too heavy. For longlasting effects fragrance should be applied to the bodys pulse points. One of them, tsxagility, has even devised a dudefriendly code name for shalimar. It is decorated with blue stopper and blue tassel on the neck of the flacon. Jasmine, rose, patchouli, and vetiver stand vividly in the heart of shalimar more than they did in the trap door dry down of jicky, and are joined by a poofy iris note which also replaces the orris of jicky and helps shalimar feel a bit more feminine, which was the aim anyway.
Nobiles take on patchouli is the smoothest of the lot and, as such, perhaps the most approachable for those who like patchouli but arent hardcore, fervent, salivating patch heads. Here are my impressions from a sidebyside test on scentstripes of some shalimars. Designer be layered has 35 perfumes in our fragrance base all launched in 2019. The scent was launched in 2005 and the fragrance was created by perfumer pierre guillaume. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Long holiday weekend over lazy poll post perfume posse. Bdk parfums is an independent fragrance creation house in the palais royal district of paris, france. Shalimar parfum initial, the new guerlain fragrance, is an initiation to sensuality. Shalimar parfum initial perfume by guerlain, romance radiates from shalimar parfum initial, released in 2011. Inspired by the love story between the emperor shah jahan and princess mumtaz mahal, shalimar is the perfume of love and oriental power. A ripe to bursting patchouli, a study in brown, black and purple. I could go on with descriptors but i think you already got my point. Yet i can see why some devoted shalimar fans would be outraged by a weaker version, devoid of lemon, incense and powder. It is soft, has a lemon or slight citrus background and is much more mellow.
These include the wrist, behind the ear, crease of your arm and knee, and the base of your throat. Instead, intrigant patchouli is spicy and powdery, with a thick layer of patchouli lying underneath what smells like a white blanket of barbershop talcum powder and sweet but subdued floral notes. Patchouli oud wood scent natural solid perfume patchouli oud wood, 0. We wanted to create a link to our roots in graubunden, our friendship and nature. Intrigant patchouli 08 by parfumerie generale 2005. Reviews of intrigant patchouli 08 by parfumerie generale. Buy guerlain perfumes shalimar by guerlain for women 2. The following outlines the scented hounds bone rating system note that the ratings are based solely on my own opinion. Shalimar is mentioned during an episode of ncis season 11, episode 12. The heart is warmed by enveloping and delicately powdery notes of iris, jasmine and rose. In the world of aroma, some scents have become so polarizing thanks to popular social and cultural associations that they are either valued or villainized.
But then some of the very same people have complimented me for my choice of perfume and i was wearing my favorite pg intrigant patchouli. Shalimar is a nice classic fragrance that goes with the jazz age, upscale restaurants, theater, opera and country club afternoons. Sanja is passionate about fashion and martial arts. They both blend perfectly with oriental bouquets, chypre and fougeretype fragrances, and powdery perfumes.
A luxurious new flacon to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the unmistakable fragrance of guerlain shalimar. These creations have in common a universe centered around the words and narrative, halfway between reality and fantasy tales. The heart notes feature a delicate blend of iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli, and vetiver. Shalimar is one of the most captivating scents ever created. Intrigant pachouli is a nice dark and mellow patchouli scent with a peculiar sort of powdery dead flowers feel all over, a vibrant romantic mood with a slight stale aftertaste like a. It has fragrance notes of patchouli, cypriol oil, moss, leather, guaiac wood, rosemary, bay leaf, amber, cashmere wood, musk, and tonka bean.