Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, released in 2011, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial: vanilla, powdery and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
Leans into a similar resinous and warm territory as Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, emphasizing cozy amber tones.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 374 community ratings.
Features a rich floral heart reminiscent of the sophisticated sweetness present in Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
It shares its woody, iris and earthy accords with Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 464 community ratings.
Shares the soft vanillic warmth and powdery citrus facets found in Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, though with a sweeter overall character.
It shares its citrus, powdery and vanilla accords with Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,037 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Brings a brighter, more citrus-forward sparkle reminiscent of the early stages of Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
It shares its citrus, vanilla and powdery accords with Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 960 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Presents a floral and earthy texture that gently echoes the iris and powdery atmosphere of Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
It shares its citrus, sweet and woody accords with Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial, opens on Orange too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 156 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
O Boticário Floratta Fleur Supreme, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
Jacques Fath Bel Ambre, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial.
Guerlain Shalimar Philtre de Parfum, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jacques Fath Bel Ambre saves you about $160 a year against Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Jacques Fath Bel Ambre comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.