Shalimar Millesime Rose

I was lucky enough to purchase this when it was available on April 15th. I must admit, I am not a huge fan of the original Shalimar and am really just starting out on my perfume journey. Once the perfume arrived, I sampled it and wasn't initially sure how I felt. Initially, I smelled rose, incense and the original Shalimar. I had sprayed it on while wearing a shirt and cardigan. One week later, I happened to put the cardigan on again and it had the most delightful spicy rose smell! I realized that it was from the Shalimar Millesime Rose and I am now absolutely in love with this perfume! In fact, I think this will just get better with age! It lasts on me all day and I can still smell it the next morning. On my clothing, it obviously lasts until I wash it! Absolutely perfection and I am already hoping to get a back up bottle if it ever comes back into stock! The initial spray is a fresh citrusy rose with just a hint of incense. The incense really disappears fairly quickly, within 5 minutes or so and you are left with an absolutely gorgeous fresh rose for hours. As it dries down you do get the original spicy vanilla Shalimar DNA along with fresh bright rose. It is such a perfectly blended and rose centered perfume. It really smells like you are in the middle of a rose garden and maybe drinking a vanilla tea. The rose smells like fresh petals. After a few hours, it develops into lovely rosy spicy vanilla which is super sexy and somehow comforting at the same time! While it smells light and airy, it lasts absolutely forever on me! I feel that this is perfect for spring and summer but will probably also wear this one year round. It is 100% a date night perfume as well! My husband already let me know that this perfume is definitely not my grandma's rose perfume! This is just a beautiful airy, sexy spicy rose! I sure hope that this comes back into stock because as I said, I am going to need back ups!

Shalimar is not my favourite classic Guerlain, as I find it too heavy and headache inducing. I prefer L'Essence and only own a full bottle of this version. But as a new Guerlain fan and a rose fragrance lover, I had to get a bottle of Millesime Rose- and also my first limited edition Guerlain. It is a subdued version of Shalimar L'Essence + rose. But what kind of rose? Sugary, warm, powdery, almondy, backed by the Guerlain vanilla. Just the rose petals, no leaves or stem. Quite realistic and soft. I can't think of a similar mainstream rose to compare it to, it's closer to the artisanal roses I own, like Rosa Vere from Rosae Vitrus. I did not test a lot of L'Art et la Manière by Guerlain, but I did sample Rose Barbare and I'm happy to report that it's not similar at all. It's not easy to find a rose and vanilla centered fragrance that is rose dominant. It constantly evolves and changes with time and skin temperature fluctuations. The drydown is a little fruity, like a fine rosé wine with a hint of strawberry. Makes me think of summer and relaxing with a glass of wine. It might be my favourite Shalimar so far because it's the most in my style- way more floral and airy than the classic, and of course rose oriented. It's very dreamy and soft, but not bubbly and immature, and can be appreciated by women in all age groups in my opinion. Guerlain website rates its intensity as 2 out of 4 and it's accurate, but the longevity is decent. I think it will bloom very nicely in the summer heat. In fact, I think it might become my hot weather favourite, I was looking for a rose fragrance like this.

I've owned Rose Cherie, i also have currently got a bottle of both Rose Centifolia Extrait and French Kiss from Guerlain. . And i can concur that it does resemble all the above. Mostly it's reminds me Rose Cherie, and despite decluttering that fragrance a long time ago, I'm quite happy to have this one. Rose Cherie always seemed to heavy on the Heliotrope, and would have a baby wipe/ baby powder background that i just couldn't enjoy. This one doesn't, it actually feels much prettier and softer and more delicate. I don't personally get any Shalimar DNA at all, which is a shame because i do think this fragrance is too light and having more Shalimar within it would give it a soul. . More Wellie if that makes sense. It feels like it's missing something at the heart of it. Really it's not a Shalimar, more of a Rose Cherie with softer touches and smooth almond. Aside from all that, it does have a lovely big Rose in the opening and mid which definitely reminds me of Rose Centifolia Extrait, but it does seem to get more transparent towards the dry down. . Could just be my chemistry of course. Very pleased with blind buying it however, it's definitely up my street and I've worn it most days since ordering it from Guerlain UK. If your a fan of the similar fragrances mentioned, it's definitely a safe blind buy, but don't expect a loud shouty fragrance is all. Another beauty from Guerlain 🌹

I went into this one fully prepared not to like it. I’m selective with rose — anything dusty, potpourri‐adjacent, metallic, or screechy is an instant no for me. Jammy roses can go syrupy and suffocating on me, so I wasn’t expecting much beyond polite curiosity. But Shalimar Rose surprised me in the best way. From the very first spray, the Shalimar DNA is unmistakable: that flicker of incense, the slight “burning citrus” sensation, and the familiar amber‐vanilla backbone. It’s softened and modernized but still recognizably Shalimar. The rose enters as a brief jammy glow, adding color and sweetness without turning sticky or heavy. It’s plush for a moment, then seamlessly folds into the composition instead of dominating it. What impressed me most is the balance. The rose is smooth, rounded, and never veers into potpourri or sharpness. The incense is clean, not smoky. The sweetness is present but never cloying. Everything feels intentional and well‐crafted, with none of the harsh edges or clunky weight. And the bottle — with that ambery-pink juice — is beautiful. It visually matches the scent: warm light passing through rose jam. Millesime Iris remains my favorite. But I ended up liking this far more than I expected. It’s elegant, delightful, and surprisingly refined. My partner also loves it. He said I should definitely keep this one. 😘 Bravo, Guerlain 💐

An absolute gem, I'm hoping to purchase a backup bottle if Guerlain restocks. I can certainly understand why Shalimar purists would be displeased... yet that's exactly why I adore Millesime Rose. The rich incense and vanilla base that I love about Shalimar is present, but none of the more difficult elements (some have described as "burnt tire" or "gasoline") that make Shalimar iconically Shalimar. Millesime Rose to me has nothing to do with Rose Chérie, which I also own and love. There is certainly a candied rose aspect to Millesime Rose, but it's much deeper... "jammy" even. It reminds me more of my beloved discontinued "Rose Absolue" by Yves Rocher and Aerin's "Evening Rose". It is deeply romantic, poetic, and somewhat melancholy, like what Marianne Dashwood might wear from Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" while Rose Chérie would be favored by the more frivolous social butterfly Emma Woodhouse. I adore them both, but for very different moods. Patchouli is a note I struggle with, such as found in Frédéric Malle's "Portrait of a Lady" but in Millesime Rose it is very slight, subtle, adding depth to this beautiful and elegant scent. All in all, this is my favorite Shalimar yet and I am delighted to have it in my collection!

I’m still in my beginning journey as a rose perfume wearer. I tend to take “baby steps”. I don’t hate rose, per se, I just haven’t preferred it. (Okay. Some I hate.) I was introduced to Rose Cherie earlier this year and found it easy to wear, pleasant. It has grown into a love over the past few months. So, when I saw this newest Shalimar Millesime flanker compared to it, I jumped. Shalimar Millesime Rose opens right off the jump smelling similar to Rose Cherie. The slightly tangy, a bit sour, a bit sparkly bergamot/rose interplay—instantly familiar. That fades shortly and a vanilla note emerges, gentle, restrained. (The resemblance to Rose Cherie is gone by this point.) The rose is the star of the show, light and watery, delicate. Soft. For a beginner rose girlie, this is perfect. As it dries down, I do smell the Shalimar DNA. It’s there. It’s just beneath the surface, peeking in and out amongst the roses. I smell it, it shifts away, a rose pushing to the fore only to emerge again on another sniff. Immensely wearable for rose lovers and newcomers alike.

This is MAGNIFICENT!!! I don’t understand the comments from people who “don’t detect Shalimar”. This is a wonderful Millesime. I can see where LPRN would’ve been inspired by Shalimar; this actually feels like a beautiful bridge of Shalimar L’Essence and LPRN Rose Rose Rose. It’s sublime and delicate, but still has the “Great Dame” in a restrained and more relaxed manner. I can smell the gorgeous vanilla leather undertones, while the symphony of honeyed and fruity roses elevate in the forefront. At first sniff, it did remind me of Rose Amira, and Rose Centifolia Extrait; this, however, is still very much Shalimar. It’s the second Millesime to bring me so much emotion, after Vanilla Planifolia. Millesime Tonka was my second favorite, but has been dethroned by this one. My personal order of Millesimes: Vanilla Planifolia > Rose > Tonka > Iris > Jasmine. I’m thoroughly thrilled that my expectations were far exceeded and that I feel so happy by this acquisition. I anticipate I’ll be wearing this nonstop for the next few weeks.

HEAVEN! I agree with Leeali: this is not really a Shalimar. It's a blissful, almondy rose on a bed of the softest incense and vanilla. I had tried Rose Cherie, another Guerlain almond rose, and Shalimar Millésime Rose is everything I had hoped Rose Cherie would be. Here the almond is much better balanced with the rose, and the overall vibe of SMR is much more "now" as opposed to Rose Cherie's slightly retro slant. The rose here is utterly gorgeous, edible but not gourmand, effortlessly sensual, gentle but unforgettable, contemporary but timeless. There is no honey listed, but in the drydown I almost get a honey note, along with that sweet incense and lots of rose of course. Projection is only moderate, which some may see as a downside. On the other hand, it also makes this a treat that can be indulged in almost anytime, anywhere. Longevity is very good.

First Impression - One of best rose fragrances I have ever smelled. Possibly, because it so different from many of the other rose fragrances I own. Some of my favorites are Gris Dior, Portrait of a Lady, Rose Spendide, La Fille de Berlin, Galop d'Hermes and Chanel Coco. SMR is luminous and rosy but tempered by a smokey vanilla. It is luminous not bright. There is a difference. Shalimar DNA is present but it performs as a backdrop to the leading lady. It is actually what a Shalimar Millesime ought to be in my mind. It is beautifully sweet. It isn't cotton candyland but I kind of picture a spun honeyed rose fluff. Patchouli is listed in the notes but this is not a traditional rose patchouli fragrance. Thank you Delphine Jelk! I will enjoy wearing Shalimar Millesime Rose!

Where to begin? Ohlala que c’est magnifique! Delphine Jelk did it again after the gorgeous L’essence. This is such an intoxicating, alluring, elevated, sexy scent. I feel cocooned in loveliness and sophistication when I wear this. The rose here isn’t too exuberant or heady, rather a tad subdued— incensed yet candy-like with the creamy almond, hint of bergamot, and patchouli along with the vanilla to smooth it all out. Pure class in a bottle. I find that Delphine Jelk’s style has been to take the classics and reintroduce them the newer generations so Guerlain is a house that welcomes the youthful and the mature. So, I’m not sure if this is for the die-hard classic Shalimar fan per se, but its composition is perfect for a mid-30s Guerlain girly like me :)

Wow what a scent! The initial mix of sweet rose with the freshness of bergamot is something I've never experienced before - it was mixed so well. Lovely scent. For those who love it for this you may be disappointed that it doesn't dry down and stay this way. Instead it becomes powdery and more rose forward slowly and this was initially a bit disappointing. But then it slowly changed into a third scent which was vanilla and a hint of rose! Lovely again. So over 5-6 hours I had three, interesting scents from the same bottle but all had the theme of rose. Sillage and lasting power is good - I've worn it now for 5 hours and I can still smell it.

Maybe my favorite perfume purchase this year (still quite early lol) From the begging I could smell Shalimar L'Essance DNA. It's beautifully mixed up with rose and violets. Given the fact the notes it's quite sweet and jammy rose but in a really beautiful elegant way. I'm starting to like rose note since after Le Cri became one of my favorite perfumes I open up more to try rose centered perfumes so I even bought this one blindly but not for a sec regret it. Unfortunately other Millesime versions that I tried are only Iris and Jasmin. Didn't like either of them. Iris smelt really cheap to me and Jasmin was basic.

Shalimar is such a dynamic fragrance. For those saying they “don’t detect Shalimar,” I suspect they just haven’t spent enough time with it. This feels like Shalimar on a warm day when the citrus and florals fully open up on the skin. But above all, this is a proper rose flanker. Ms. Delk really said, “let them have rose,” and I’m absolutely here for it. Millesime Rose is saturated with it so much so that I catch traces of some of my favorite roses: Rose Chérie, Parfait de Roses, and Rose Rouge. This one is a win for me easily my second favorite in the line, right behind Iris.

Initial thoughts: Spicy, peppery rose in the opening. Mellows down to a sweet, candy-like rose but not jammy. Shalimar DNA is detected in the middle. The drydown is an airy, powdery rose with notes of a rose water and lemon sherbet. A very pretty, romantic rose scent, if I’m honest. You can detect the powdery Shalimar DNA in the background but it’s a rose perfume through and through. Edit: on second wear, I can detect more of the Shalimar DNA in the drydown and it smells like rose icing sugar on my skin today.

Beautiful release from Guerlain. Shalimar Rose offers a softer, more contemporary interpretation of the iconic Shalimar. The composition feels smoother and more approachable, with a refined rose nuance that makes it easy to wear day-to-day. Elegant without being overpowering, it’s well-suited for the office and aligns well with modern fragrance preferences. There’s really no justification for discontinuing a fragrance like this within a year - it fills a unique space between heritage and modern wearability.

Managed to score a bottle during the latest restock. It's a love for me. Reviews are correct, the rose is quite similar to the one in Rose Centifolia Extrait. You get the best parts of that perfume minus the heavy suffocating patch in the drydown. A bit of Shalimar DNA in the opening but then to me shalimar disappears in the drydown. The drydown smells like rose custard to me. Backup bottle worthy IMO, even though I don't do backups.

This is absolutely gorgeous! At first sniff it really sparked the memory of Lancôme’s parfait de roses but dare I say this is prettier. The dry down is what I’m absolutely in love with the most. Almondy sweet rose with gorgeous powdery notes. This is absolute masterpiece! I might have to get back up bottle. This also reminds me a lot of Tom Ford Rose d’Amalfi but more sweet more almonds and just overall better blended composition.

Shalimar Millésime Rose is officially launched in France as of Monday. For the UK, it’s likely launching this week, but unfortunately, I have no news for the US and rest of the world. Whoever has tried this, could you please share your thoughts? Edit, 7 Apr: Called Guerlain and they still don't have stock in the UK yet. Edit, 8 Apr: Available on Guerlain UK website and launching in the Guerlain Covent Garden boutique on Friday.

Millesime Rose will be a new gate into the garden of Shalimar, only if Guerlain doesn’t shoot itself in the foot by producing too few bottles. My obsession with the franchise began with Vanilla Planifolia and quickly escalated. I suspect Rose, due to its gentle and wearable character, will become a reason more younger folks join the fandom. I am not a huge fan of rose, but the version of rose in this flanker is simply superb.

I can definitely smell Shalimar in this but it's a softer, more contemporary version of it. I personally prefer it to the OG Shalimar which is too powdery for me. The rose is quite similar to Rose Amira but here it is surrounded by a fluffy cloud of loukhoum like sweetness. They are different enough to justify owng both. I love Rose Amira and I love this too. This is a beautiful creation from the house of Guerlain.