Shalimar Fourreau du Soir Guerlain for women

OMG...The opening...a much softer citrus, perhaps the mandarin orange somehow fazes out the lemon accord), is lovely and fresh. But it doesn't last long at all, until a wisp of vanilla pushes through. I detect the iris, and patchouli, but couldn't really pick out much jasmine or rose for that matter. But that's fine with me, because at this stage I'm smiling and feeling oh so happy! I'm enjoying sniffing this lovely blend, when all of a sudden..the most lovely and gracious vanilla emerges! Wow, what a beautiful vanilla! It may even be the end of my quest, for the perfect vanilla! I detect just a slight dash of incense, and musk. Not overdone, nothing about this fabulous blend is overdone. It all merges together so softly, but leaves you stunned by the beauty of the whole thing. Oh yes, I 'm thinking ...Nights in white satin, playing in the background.

I have to have this!!! Please can someone tell me where I can get it?

PURE BLISS !

My little adventure with Shalimar Fourreau du Soir-

Whlist I sit here with Frank Sinatra graciously playing in the background, I am continuing to devour this little beautiful creation amongst my pulchritudinous silky skin. To find that this flanker holds immaculate qualities of both EDT and EDP, yet is incommensurable in it's own way.

Quick Note- it may be less complicated to comprehend my comparisons here by first reading my comparisons (EDT VS EDP) review over on the Shalimar page.

That out of the way, before my brain melts into blob of tapioca pudding. I find Fourreau du Soir to have the same very woody aromatic cedar like quality as in the EDT, along with an even more enticing citrusy bergamot. The bergamot is ever so citrusy; very peculiar I say. It is just as the lime is in the opening of say the EAU DE Shalimar (flanker); very citrusy, but with the same exact fluffy aromatic quality.

Fourreau du Soir is not exactly round, but much more smooth overall wear; having a much richer/heavier vanilla. A relaxed; not dramatic incense. To simplify; EDT with a big scoop of vanilla on top... Yet shares the same deep rich complexity as the EDP but without nearly as much powder. It is the most excellent of both worlds.

If I could make any modifications to this fragrance, it would definitely be the projection. It goes on acceptable, then sucks in. I personally love and appreciate every Shalimar that I have tried thus far, this one being of much richer quality lacks the screeching projection; bomb. Which is one of the qualities that draw me to Shalimar. Nonetheless, it is just enough projection for me to enjoy.

Longevity- This lasted a good 8+ hours on me, though lasted a very long time on fabric.

Projection- As I already said, I am not the most satisfied... However, I can see this to be more versatile then the EDT or EDP due to slip in projection.


Note- Reviews are always subject to change based on change of weather or change to my skin chemistry.

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.

I wore this recently during a visit to the dentist. While waiting, a guy arrived and sat next to me. He looked like he needed a bath, shower, the lot. Thanks to Shalimar, my nose did not pick up any of his "scent".
I was well protected... and remained so for a long time!

Lovely, very lovely. Creamy bergamoty opening. Powdery smooth iris and vanilla with incense. This is so perfect and balanced. I have to have it. It's sillage is extra luxurios, thick and sensual. Though this limited edition ofcourse is similar to other versions, but damn, it's great!

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;)

OMG! After wearing this for a period, it turns out so familiar with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Pour Le Soir!! No wonder I smell something familiar. And the worst is, it doesn't last long like the original Shalimar EDP, WTH!! I give you 2 - 4 hours lasting power.

After bought this version Shalimar home and comparing with Shalimar Initial, found out the Classic smells like burn leather while the Initial like sour bergamot and a little bit sweet.

So which one you like? For me I love Initial more.

Update: After 2 days remove the bottle from the box, stored in my cabinet, I gave a little splitz on both my inner arm and sniff it while online, the burnt leather smell turns out to be tonka bean. To be exact is tonka bean mixed with vanilla as basenotes with citrus on the top note. Less sweet. I love Classic Shalimar EDP.

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.

Shalimar Fourreau du soir le nouveau "must have"...
Poudré, vanillé et toujours la "guerlinade" qui fait que l'on reconnait Guerlain parmi tous les parfums du Monde...

sick bottle. I would buy it just for that! But at the same time Im sure it smells wonderful just like any other Shalimar so I probably will buy it...ahh im excited ;)

OMG....the bottle is to die for!!!!!!! i wish i had it! :(