GUERLAIN SHALIMAR PERFUME RANGE REVIEW | Soki London

[@rinisix4243]

The original Shalimar (EDP) is lovely. The dry down is beautiful if you let it the opportunity to develop, it is not soo strong

[@timespaceperspective701]

@@Jaiem_ ive heard a few people say santal royal smells like "petrol", i wonder if its a skin chemistry thing cause to me santal royal is such a beautiful oud ,rose, cinnamon and sandalwood.

[@aggiepride982]

@@Jaiem_ smells nothing like gas. Lmao

[@asa1973100]

The original Shalimar (EDP) Is sublime, I spray it in my bath water and the sent is absolutely intoxicating...

[@tuminkosi]

I love the dry-down of the original Shalimar. My husband has just bought me another bottle. I also love smelling the box - it has this beautiful pepper notes. I love love love Shalimar EDP, and thank you so much for this review.

[@mariuchima6204]

Fell in love with Shalimar EdP just this week! It was a blind buy and I love it. Can you please also review Guerlain's L'Heure Bleue range (EdP, EdT, Extrait)? I got the EdP this week and it smells heavenly!

[@kathywitter6076]

Hi Soki. I really enjoy your reviews. I love classic Guerlain perfumes and Shalimar is one of my favourites. The bergamot opening note and then the vanilla and iris take you on a lovely scent journey.

[@GreeeenT]

i LOVVEDDD parfum initial. I always always alwaaysss got compliments when I wore it. I'm so glad and excited that it's coming back

[@sylviequebec7813]

The best Shalimar for me is Parfum Initial beautifullll perfume unique , i dont know why Guerlain discontinued this beautiful perfume . 😢

[@brandierin8471]

Hey Soki! I only own the original Shalimar. But there's so many flankers I need to try. The Eau de Shalimar sounds delightful as I love a lime note. Souffle also sounds amazing. Very informative and Great video! 😊❤️

[@SokiLondon]

Thanks Brandi! Yeah definitely give them a try if you like the original :)

[@thanititthisukanant1444]

I got the orange. I'm in love with it. I have to buy 2 bottles afraid that it will be discontinued. Feel so honoured that you like this version too.

[@rimbaud660]

You explained the difference between Souffle and Soufle Intense nicely and simply :)

[@SokiLondon]

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[@nerostile333]

The extrait version is: 7,5 ml for $100 30 ml for $350 Must be the one from the movie das Parfum.

[@alisonpetersen3933]

Love Shalimar EDT, strong but not overwhelming. Wasn't impressed with Soufflé and Soufflé de Lumiere. They felt uninspired.

[@MegaJBor]

Hi Soki: what sad about Shalimar Parfum Initial. I love it! i Have 2 bottles of back up because I find it much better than the original: very spicy and very long lasting. Anyway, the idea was good, but the audience of the 00s is very diferent of the 90s and below, now parfums are really powerful but somehow, more sinthetics. This one still smells old, but not so, is close to Guerlain L Homme Ideal Parfum (wich i love, lots of "guerlanise iris". It´s in my winter wardrove . Lots of love from Argentina!

[@GEORGIA385]

I love Shalimar edp I don't like the edt versions too watery for my liking & not a fan of the new versions either I have the Ltd edition Shalimar sur la route de Madagasca which is divine! Thanks for the wonderful review a civet is a small nocturnal animal found in parts of Asia & Africa & yes now the civet in perfumes is synthetic Aqua allegoria are fabulous for summer I love the ginger piccante & I also have the vanille & ylang that came out in the 1990s

[@kawaiitropix4837]

Great video ✨ I’m still debating between soufflé vs soufflé intense 😍

[@susanascb5689]

I am now tempted to try the soufflé version.....⚘👍

[@sanghasmr749]

To all English people... Stop saying "soufflé" 😂 it's a speciality culinary with cheese... So it smells not really good compared to this perfume. It's Shalimar souffle, pronounce "souffl-"

[@willnewcastle1]

Great video, thanks! Was considering blind buying Shalimar EDP, i'm a big Guerlain fan!

[@eczfakmagduru]

Souffle de parfum is such a leather parfum. It has very intense leather fragrance you can feel. But dont judge its because a few times later a very sweet vanilla say hello. You’ll love it

[@Wolf-kp1cj]

It wasn't reformulated. Same smell like in the 20s. The formula is secret and only few have access to her.

[@Perthumery]

Any laboratory having gas chromatograph can decode any formula these days in minutes.

[@fedillaga18]

I have the shalimar edt, souffle & souffle intense & i love them all😘😍

[@Puddycat00]

I love your range perfume reviews . Why hasn’t a movie producer called on u to be their next Bond girl? The one he falls for not the bad Bond girl who always “tries” to kill him....lol Anyway Im not a big fan of Shalimar, I do own a small bottle but it’s too loud and strong for me so i rarely wear it. I do also have the Soufflé intense bottle and like it, i love citrusy floral scents for Spring and Summer.

[@mmc5005]

Actually Linitial Shalimar was very popular and when it was discontinued people were selling them on eBay for a little fortune. Guerlain brought it back, just changed its name to In'itial and a bottle. It is very similar to the original one, maybe a bit sweeter.

[@ConnieIsMijnNaam]

I owned Shalimar edt and edp about ten yrs ago but I really loved the Parfum Initial flanker for daytime use. I bought de l’eau version as well but that one I found annoying. Luckily I stocked up on Parfum Initial before it was discontinued. But actually, My favorite for daily use now is the eau de cologne. I never tried the souffle or the newest one: ‘philtre de parfum’ because I have enough shalimars at the moment!

[@TheMagnolia113]

Hello dear. Souffle is not something like a dessert but more like a whisper of a scent (in french- souffle not soufflé ) 😊 Lovely video.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Thank you for the beautiful review. I have the EDC version and much as I love it, it is beautiful. I love the citrus opening and the powdery notes! Delicious! But I find the dry down a little too sweet on me. It's a shame as the rest of it is beautiful. I like the sound of the souffle one, plus the orange one sounds nice too! I am a big fan of Guerlain and own and prefer the old classics to the new ones except for Herba Fresca which I love!

[@bbozenka]

Shalimar EDP is beauty but too strong for me. I bought Shalimar EDT and I love this perfumes. I have Shalimar Souffle Intense 💕 (the best version of all) and Shalimar Souffle (very nice daily perfumes). I 💖 Guerlain.

[@MariaLopez-rc5es]

Please make a video on the Van Cleef and Arples fragarances!! I can’t buy any of them until I know what you think of them and your wonderful description of the scent!! THANK YOU!!! ❤️❤️💕😭😭😂😬

[@SokiLondon]

Aw will do :) I’m sad the feerie ones are discontinued 😭

[@nr1546]

Hi Soki, I wait for your news videos every week. Can you review the Vince Camuto range please. I have Fiore and Ciao two lovely perfumes. I would love to hear your review so I can know if the others are worth it. Thank you!

[@nurse956]

I tried shalimar, chanrl no5 and dior jadore and my husband and me picked jadorr. To be honest, both shalimar and chanel no5 smells more towards maturr ladies, classy, feminine but older people. Jadore smells quite light and wint hurt anyone, heheh. Dont blind buy shalimar and chanel no5 as thry smells heavy, powdery and old people. I dont know if it is just me😂

[@marniekilbourne608]

The original was very popular with flappers which makes sense given the year it came out.

[@divya2677]

I really enjoy your videos 😍 Can you review lush perfumes 🌹

[@SokiLondon]

Yes will do soon !

[@davidgonzales9591]

Well shoots nobody on here has covered Guerlain Shalimar Eau Legere Parfume'e "light fragrance" ("light" ya right lol) I typically don't wear women's but every now and then I like to test them out. Wish someone did a review in this 1 so I know what I am selling or I know what I have but thank you for the brief overview on all the rest. Cheers.

[@Sochilinda]

Hi there, thank you so much for your review, it was so thorough! I am one of those people that LOVED the shalimar initial perfum and I stopped using it because I found out guerlain is not cruelty free. I’d like to ask you if you know any other brands of perfume that resembles to th Shalimar Initial with the blue tassel or to Le petit Robe Noire eau de toilette? I really love both scents. Thank you!!!

[@SokiLondon]

Hello! I think juliette has a gun is cruelty free brand so maybe check them out :)

[@azaleasmart6455]

Brilliant review. Straight to the point and clear description .

[@wildernessisland2573]

"That's it guys"?? Not even close, this video could've been an hour long 😂 Btw, Shalimar Parfum Initial was considered "spicy"??! I'm shocked anyone could feel that way. SPI is sweet and fluffy. What's that all about? Is Patchouli spicy to some people? Edit: I just realized how old this video is. A lot more Shalimars have been released since then!

[@gladhead]

You forgot Guerlain Shalimar milésima TONKA! And almost instant sold-out version. Right now a 1.5 is selling for over $250.00

[@Cafeconmari]

Hi! What do you think of Samsara?

[@kookootrix1978]

I wish Guerlain would bring back Parfum L'initial!😢😢😢

[@roxyfoxy-777]

In my case I love Shalimar and gets in my skin like a fresh vanilla sof powdered aroma delicious, the incience that yu are talking about is very weak is not smell at all in my skin, everytime I use Shalimar people ask me wow what is that parfume it smell delicious so I think ithere is a parfume for every skin. Love Shalimar..the soufle it smell very strong in my skin so I have to be moderate with that one.

[@aquababy5]

Of the Shalimars, I have Cologne, Souffle, Souffle Intense, and Parfum Initial. I can’t get used to the play-doh opening of the original, it may be the leather or the civet, not sure. But I am most interested to try Souffle de Oranger of all of them. I personally think Initial lasts the longest on my skin, so to each their own. Lately I haven’t been wearing the Souffles as they are heavy on musk and my mother can’t stand it (been around her a lot for the holidays).

[@biancaanamariaborz1545]

Did u get the Shalimar Souffle d'Oranger? I ordered it, I am very curious🙂

[@aquababy5]

Of these I have bottles of Parfum Initial, Souffle Intense, and Shalimar Cologne (not eau de Cologne) and I find the Initial and Cologne to be similar except the Initial definitely has the iris vibe. I really dislike the leather/incense vibe of the original. I also have a decant of Souffle de Parfum but I don’t really reach for it compared to Intense version. For Initial, I find it actually has really great lasting power, better than the other flankers.

[@patriziadisimone1621]

Great video! So helpful 😊

[@diannanatale1263]

Do they still make boudoir by vivienne westwood anymore? I love that perfume! My favorite! Please let me know. Thank you.

[@riarahmawati7618]

I’m own the guerlain Philtre EDP, smell is divine omg 😍😍😍... and you making me looking to the soufflé 😍😍😍 !!! Thank you soki 🤍🤍

[@maureenjmalyon3219]

John Bates bought me some for Christmas, back in the 70s when I worked for him. I still wear it, so he chose well!!

[@flower1990-B]

Shalimar perfume is not strong at all. It became very soapy in the dry down and discreet . You never use it if you say that is strong. I am wear it for 15 years and I know.

[@francelinotube]

It's very interesting..I never had heard Shalimar...would be on sell here in Brazil?? That's It! By the way, I made my request of Man in Black Bvlgari...next monday I should receive It. Now I just found out this Shalimar by Guerlian...lovely.amazing.

[@jensenbabbie2415]

Elsha and shalimar smell different but remind me of each other

[@menijna]

Thanks for the comparison!

[@Emma_bliss]

Very interesting to hear your firsthand account of Shalimar Initial. Thanks for sharing!

[@SokiLondon]

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[@gingerespinoza5015]

Shalimar smells like old plastic/leather left in the sun with cracked pepper on top and there is a lemon tree next to the old leather couch that you put pepper on and all of it was left in a melted ziplock bag in extreme heat with lemon sweat in the bag.

[@just-another-face-in-the-crowd]

I went to a local beauty store this evening and smelled the original Shalimar EDP for the first time, in one word...Disgusting. I really tried to wait and see if something pleasant would develop but nothing but it smelled like expired medicinal muscle ache cream....it turned my stomach and burned my nose. I also tried Mon Guerlain EDP and at first I thought it was somewhat pleasant, but it's sickly sweet and smells horrible one...husband hates it too....not sure if Guerlain is for me. The big hits with me were Versace Dylan Blue, Gucci Bamboo, YSL Mon Paris, Chloe by Chloe and Viva La Juicy Noir & GA Acqua di Gioia....runners up are Daisy So Sweet, V&R Bon Bon and Dior Poison & Addict were quite pleasant as well. I regret spraying Mon Guerlain on my wrists now they still stink after a few hours and after scrubbing them with soap.

[@SokiLondon]

From what you say I dont think guerlain is for you. You like sweeter ones

[@dandarth-kc9cf]

Why are you so pretty? :) 50s look.

[@southernbellechef]

I’m a huge fan of the OG Shalimar. I loved it as a teenager in the 1990s and did not care who disliked it🤭. It makes me think of sex in a garden Great Gatsby style.

[@tinamvin5359]

I love your pillows! Great video 😁

[@DLFfitness1]

Signature scent that they have been wearing for 80 years made me laugh. Great review!

[@paryagiagorji909]

This video was so helpful! Love your videos. Thanks!!

[@SokiLondon]

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[@sugarplumfairy20101]

I received a small decanter of Shalimar and didn’t like it at all......I’ve been trying to give its time, letting it sink, waiting for it to develop.......i just can’t, I’m not capable to appreciate it. :(

[@safeyaomer4692]

Hi Soki, lovely reviews Guerlian perfumes are beautiful i will check the Shalimar Thanks ❤❤

[@eldagutierrez8475]

I have Misouko by Guerlain, which is an a antique perfume too.

[@waynemartin4881]

Great vid ! which one would you recommend for guys to wear ? Thanks

[@SokiLondon]

Maybe the original :)

[@adrianaved]

I love all your videos. Greetings from Mexico!

[@SokiLondon]

Thank you very much!

[@saviatoumar9213]

Shalimar edt has its own world for me..like my past with my grandma..n i definitely love it

[@RichMitch]

Hello, if I was to get an 80/90s bottle of shalimar would you like some? Like a decant?

[@Sarasapien]

Hey 👋 Soki, is the Souffle too powdery or too musky? Does it give off “old lady” vibes?

[@ambycarr1695]

That’s exactly what I wanna know !

[@Sarasapien]

DarlingJ ahh yes :) I finally bought this and I really like it! I sorta wish I had gotten the intense version, but I’m still very happy with my decision. The only thing I am not too fond of, is the longevity of this fragrance :/

[@marisolsantana5449]

Is the shalimar soufflé perfume incense ?? I want to try one but i cant with the original 😬

[@sharonwright2035]

Hi, You forgot Shalimar Cologne EDT 😋

[@luciarodrigues7416]

I do own Shalimar

[@jocelyne8ferraro]

Hello Soki can you make an Orange perfume review? Thank you

[@SokiLondon]

Yes I have done this :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqicYWSLa6eFptU

[@jocelyne8ferraro]

@@SokiLondon oh sorrisi, thank you

[@e.jenima7263]

According to there GUERLAINE and a documentary the Formula for the perfume has not changed since 1925. It is annoying and a shame that you can find most perfumes like this physically in most department stores and drug stores now in the USA. it is all Celebrity designer Garbage mostly! to find them in store you must go to Maceys and pay a arm and a legg for them. I would get 1-2 bottles a year of fine French or English perfume. Shalamar is always one and for the past few years I have gotten it from my nearby drug store Walgreens bc. they are the only lace aside from Macys that carry it in store. i went into the store a month ago saw the counter and was desolated to find they no longer seem to be carrying it in store. the still carry it but i would have to order it pay for shipping and handling plus the sales tax! luckily they only charged 52-56 dollars before tax which is a quarter of the full price of what it is actually worth but even that is still a bit beyond my normal budget.

[@annabozyk9888]

I really wanted to love this. But to me it smells like burnt rubber. I guess it has to grow on you. 😕

[@matthiasglaschke5946]

Extrait de Parfum best 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@elisafuentesbriones4730]

Thanks Soki

[@safeyaomer4692]

Hi Soki

[@lavender5765]

Shalimar is similer to diva by ungaro

[@andreav2175]

👍

[@gmar7836]

It’s way way too powdery. Grandma scent

[@greteljorge7797]

Smell like pee on me😣