Egyptian Shalimar

Dessert Shalimar. The bergamot is toned down, the leather replaced with pillowy powder, plus a dollop of custard. The vibe is soft, fluffy, and welcoming. None of the grandeur of Shalimar nor anything "Egyptian", but alluring in a soft, unassuming way.

Fragrance Review For Egyptian Shalimar Notes Citrus vanilla resins oriental notes Not quite Shalimar by Guerlain, not quite Emeraude by Coty, a sort of hybrid of both fragrances and in the middle in terms of it's projection and sillage. It smelled less like a perfume and more like an Oriental body mist. Without base notes or the top middle and base formula the scent fades away too soon. It's got other unlisted notes (where they call it Oriental notes) of spices and incense a touch of agar wood and amber, lots of amber. The citrus opening is very similar to Shalimar and Emeraude. The citrus is fresh and darkened by a smoky vanilla. It turns into powdery vanilla only for a while before the resins and the spices kick in. Dark, smoky, sultry, unisex, sexy. This is also warmed up with puff of incense and something like myrrh. It's definitely a good Oriental despite it's nod to Shalimar. It does smell authentic to Egyptian perfumes and Arabic perfumes. It's very aromatic while it lasts but it's over in about 2 hours. Unfortunately this fragrance can't be found in the US. I found it in Dubai. I think it might be available if ordered from the website. If you can get your hands on it it's fun to discover how it's like a nod to Shalimar.

I've recently rediscovered this beauty and am enjoying it more than ever. This is my original review on the DSH website: I’ve always loved the classic orientals, and Guerlain’s Shalimar is no exception, but I love DSH’s Egyptian Shalimar even more. It’s free from the initial wallop of citrus and animalic halitosis that I get in the original, and it’s sexier and richer... more powerful. Egyptian Shalimar is all the best things about classic old-school orientals—-feminine, a little powdery, spicy, complex—with a lush sexiness that makes it irresistible. Wearing it makes me feel like some ancient love goddess of myth and legend. It is, in a word, opulent. ...Now I've purchased the oil to complement the EDP, and it's equally gorgeous, although it takes a little bit longer to reach the dreamy drydown. I used to think this was a cold-weather fragrance, but it's not overly sweet, so I'm enjoying it a lot even in Atlanta's high-80s temperatures. This is a really beautiful fragrance, my favorite of the DSH line (although Cimabue and Mahjoun are close behind).