Shalimar Fourreau du Soir

This is not the same as the current formulation of Shalimar edp as some have stated below. And it certainly is not the consumer's imagination that detects a difference between Shalimar original and Fourreau du Soir. You only need a nose to smell the difference. Stated simply, Fourreau du Soir and Shalimar edp original smell different from each other because they ARE different from each other. The nose never lies. Of course there is some similarity between the original and this flanker, as always is the case, but that doesn't mean they are the same. The misconception that Fourreau du Soir is the same as the current Shalimar edp was created by some bloggers, not Guerlain. To clarify: Guerlain's website stated Fourreau du Soir was a new, and thus different, perfume on their website when I purchased it, otherwise I would have passed. Since I have both the original Shalimar edp, and FdS, I can confirm that there is a difference between the two. This is also confirmed by my husband who had no idea what he was smelling when I tested these on him. A caramel note used to be listed here, but it isn't anymore. My husband and I both detect caramel which is molten and lovely in FdS and, along with the sandalwood, (also not listed) make this a haunting combination. I love the incense and opopanax which work together in this formulation to achieve a comforting smoothness not found in original, therefore, I find myself always reaching for this one. I much prefer this one to the original and so does my husband. We both detect a chocolate note that is also not listed here. This is warm, comforting, sexy, and alluring. The laced bottle is just beautiful in the contrast with the sapphire lid. Love it!

Unmistakably Shalimar in all its grandeur. Exotic bottle adorned with leather and lace with an equally exotic juice within. It's supposed to be the same juice as the original but I found this blend more exciting. The initial spray accords a deep and dreamy sensation ... I get the strong aromatic incense mingling with the slightly sweet tonka and opoponax giving this that full on oriental flair. On my skin, the bergamot is almost non-existent. The vanilla is pushed in the background at this time but definitely trying to make its presence known. As minutes pass by, the potent scent has evolved into a luscious blend of creamy vanilla and smokey incense with just a touch of full-bodied sweetness. Well blended with no sharp edges, just gorgeous curves. Shalimar ... sensual, alluring, captivating.

It is so balanced! I have a thing about vanilla. To be honest I hate it, becuse in five mnutes I can smell nothing but vanilla on me, quite annoying. That's why I can't wear Jicky, which I love for the fifteen first minutes, but then - total disaster. Anyway,my point is that Fourreau de Soir is sooo well blended that I don't smell it at all. Just a hint of sweetness, which is more incense and tonka bean. It also has a very distinct pepperish note on me, which I guess is the combination of opoponax, lime skin and maybe powder. It's a true Guerlain! And the bottle is absolutely gorgeous;)

I don't have the original Shalimar EDP here to compare, but this is, to my recollection, the same scent. If there is a difference, it's extremely moderate and would only be detected side-by-side. That being said, it is stunning and the bottle is astonishing. For that, I might scoop it up if I found a good deal ! especially since I don't have the original). But I would say, unless you are a Shalimar aficionado or collector, if you have one, the other is not necessary. But who said anything about "necessary?"

I bought a shalimar about a year ago in singapore,the one with the black ribbon at the cap. its too lemonee. i just bought this one in KLCC and it smell different. i think all the different version will have slightly different smell. but i hate the one i bought in takashimaya singapore and i love this new 2011 version because its the same with shalimar that i like.