Shalimar Souffle de Parfum Guerlain 2014

You are surely familiar with finely sugared jelly fruits from the candy aisle in Germany? Or Turkish Rahat Lokum dusted with powdered sugar? Or perhaps Russian sugared fruity "marmelad"? They are more or less similar dessert delicacies. And I imagine how in India, Mumtaz Mahal sat in the Taj Mahal four centuries ago, indulging in something like this ;-) (See the story of the inspiration behind the creation of Shalimar.)

And so, Shalimar Souffle is for me - it is candied citrus fruits, accompanied by a bitter note - more like lime peels, candied lemon. It’s as if when looking at this dessert, one would think it is incredibly sweet, but when you take a bite, you are surprised that it is only subtly sweetened. Enhanced with vanilla powdered sugar and rounded off with warmth.
It is a very beautifully balanced composition, where the citrus, the bitterness, a bit of sweetness, and warm woodiness are united.
The 30 ml bottle looks simply delightful!!! :-) A pure joy for the eyes!
It is a noticeably lighter variation than classic Shalimar, without harsh notes. Thus, from age 30 and up, it would suit any woman - a lovely everyday companion in summer, spring, and early autumn. I can’t say anything about winter yet.

But oh, how disappointed I was with the longevity when I could hardly perceive the scent after just an hour! It gives the impression that during production, they quickly forgot to test the next version for longevity.
Well, one can only shrug and reach for the bottle more often. I bought it recently, so I don’t know if it lasts longer in winter? Otherwise, for now - I wouldn’t buy the scent again. Such a shame! Delighted with a shrug ;-)