Shalimar Millésime Tonka 2022

Shalimar Millésime Tonka by Guerlain
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A popular limited perfume by Guerlain for women, released in 2022. The scent is oriental-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by LVMH.
Pronunciation Limited Edition
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Main accords

Oriental
Sweet
Powdery
Spicy
Gourmand

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Bitter almondBitter almond BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
IrisIris Rose absoluteRose absolute Jasmine sambacJasmine sambac
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute VanillaVanilla

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8.5402 Ratings
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8.2367 Ratings
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7.6360 Ratings
Bottle
9.0362 Ratings
Value for money
8.1261 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 02/06/2025.

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Williescents

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Williescents
Williescents
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A Vintage Grand Cru Perfume
This is a very well done, thoughtful and brave creation from Guerlain. It really showcases the expertise of Guerlain's perfumers and I feel that they went to more of an experimental rather than a commercially crowd pleasing round. I did not expect it to be this refined and unique but at the same time very classic and vintage-esque. It's a perfect form of “Past meets Present”.

Now let's talk about how it smells like! The opening is very energetic and lively with a huge burst of Bergamot and bitter Almond which gives off a raw plum, apricot and almost Cherry like sensation. I was so certain that Cherry was one of the notes here but it’s the Bitter Almond that tricked my nose.

As the joyful concoction settles, a rich and mood enhancing Tonka Bean Absolute blooms up and conquers the whole show with its multifaceted nature. The Bitter Almond from the opening forms a bridge to a freshly-toasted almond-y facet of Tonka which mingles with the density of warm spicy and sweet Pipe Tobacco-ish feel. The delicate powdery floral heart of bright Rose, Jasmine and buttery Iris dazzles around the Tonka core. It's a very powdery, creamy, warm and indulgent blend which is very distinctive to the original Shalimar.

The Madagascarian Vanilla tincture, also used in Millésime Vanilla Planifolia, becomes more prominent in later stages bringing the deep, rich and golden-brown Ambery feel to the base. There’s a noticeable amount of leathery facet coming from the vanilla which is also to be found in the original Shalimar. To me, it’s more of a leathery-suede feel with a brown accent. The unlisted Musk is quite modest compared to the original which adds a sensual edge to the composition.

All in all, It’s an update on a very classical Shalimar that stays faithful to its origin. Therefore, don’t expect this to be overly innovative or new as it’s after all an interpretation of 101 years old creation. What it does is elevating the feel of Tonka Bean in original form, rounding out the edges and modernising it to fit the current demographic. I think it’s a great gesture to compose a scent that both looks back in time and forward to the future at the same time.

The performance is truly extraordinary. It has a dense intensity that doesn’t overwhelm by any means. It forms a cloud that is soft but thick in texture like a cotton candy. It lasts me easily 7-9 hours which is no surprise based on the notes and expertise of Guerlain.
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DogiCoco

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DogiCoco
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No tonka for me, but still lovely
I expected this to be a gourmandish tonka-almond version of Shalimar, but that's not what I get.
Instead it's very leathery, especially at first. Bergamot is also noticeable right from the start, but that's always the case with Shalimar. Then the florals come in. The blend of rose, iris and jasmine give it a creamy to powdery, clean and comforting floral heart. Perhaps the almond and tonka add to the creaminess, but they never take center stage.
There is a warm, ambery base, too, but I find this much less vanillic and balsamic than the original and most other Shalimar flankers. It's a powdery leather version that leans fresher and cleaner than most Shalimars.

A very classic, elegant scent that is different enough from the rest of the line to purchase it if you already have some of them and absolutely worth a try if you can't wear the original for some reason.

It's not quite fitting for me personally, but I like it a lot. I just don't see why Guerlain marketed as a tonka fragrance, as tonka is rather subdued here. Or maybe I just perceive it differently, even though I usually have no problems detecting tonka or almond notes. I do not find this similar to Tonka Imperiale or Dior Fève Délicieuse at all, those are much sweeter.
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Elijahrb67

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Elijahrb67
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Tonka? Maybe. Still gorgeous? Absolutley.
Out of all of the Shalimar Millesime flankers, this one is hands down my favorite. Although I wouldn't exactly pin this as a super tonka-forward fragrance, it's still amazing in its own right. The opening of this one is quite powdery, with a touch of gourmand sweetness. The almond notes, iris and maybe just a dash of tonka are present from the get go. As it dries, the Shalimar DNA becomes more present, with that signature Guerlain vanilla, and a handful of resinous spice taking the lead. This Millesime flanker most certainly has the most character out of them all, while still having a good bit of the Shalimar DNA buried deep down. I can see this one being more popular in current times due to the gourmand touch that this has in the first stages of the wear, but even without that this is an absolutely gorgeous fragrance. And of course it goes without saying, the performance is spectacular all around. This one is actually on the more potent side of things, so I wouldn't recommend more than a couple of sprays here. It's also worth noting that this fragrance really shows it's beauty on skin, almost even more so than when it's worn on fabric! I'm quite sad this one was limited time, as I would most certainly wear this way more often. Hopefully Guerlain will bring it back at some point, but in the meantime I will cherish my bottle as much as possible!
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Guerlinchen

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Guerlinchen
Guerlinchen
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Faithful companion
Blindly you came to me, blindly I tested you. At that time still completely unaware of what you would still do for me and mean. That you will be a fragrance that life has written for me.
Maybe you were even sent to me - as a kind of guardian angel. A companion who should go hand in hand with me through a very difficult time.
When I was allowed to perceive you for the first time on my skin I thought -- oh I like it.
The very next day you did something with me and I am then completely addicted to you with it.
A few days later, my dear dad came into the hospital. The time that awaited me afterwards was difficult, sad and very challenging. After some days it was clear to me that I must let him go, exactly already like my dear mummy a few years before.
I wanted to be strong for him and try to give him as much love and "hey, I'm here" as I possibly could.
Sure there came the question in me every day before hospital visits -- what scent do I wear to make me feel strengthened and protected!!! You were immediately the answer to this question.
I went into a silent conversation with you -- can you accompany me on this path, stand by me strengthening and protecting, and can I still love you afterwards and wear carefree?!
I quickly realized that if a fragrance creates that, then it is you - created from this wonderful house Guerlain, which itself has already lived through many decades of bad times and still full of pride, elegance and with a lot of heart and soul creates these wonderful creations. My refuge for now so many years.
When I hold your so beautiful bottle against the light, you reflect it back to me -- a black label...but there is also so much golden light in you at the same time, so much warmth.
Just as it is in life. Both are there and you may decide for yourself, on which side you want to align his gaze and especially his heart.
Yes so it can be, with fragrances that writes you life.
You carried me even through the very hardest day, when I could only send white roses, a few whispered words and two balloons to the sky.
I love you! You know it and maybe you even look at me while writing these lines over my shoulders . Love never fades. This is such a great comfort.
When I spray on this fragrance, I immediately perceive warm, rich tonka and almond. Tonka streams flow, amber caramel stars sparkle in addition in the firmament, vanilla flowers sprout and fluffy almond powder clouds pass.
I would also like to quote my statement at this point because it was the first thoughts about this fragrance :
Dark,rich tonka boughs pour out,almond and amber caramel purr your name,vanilla slowly melts into your heart. Balsam.
Yes so you are for me.
And so much more. Your maturation process has made you even rounder and more perfect and conjured you a large portion of elegance to it. Simply wonderful.
If I am sad today and spray you on, then you comfort me and ümhüllen me with a warming and protective aura. You calm me and make me happy. You are simply my soul tincture.
I hope that all those who have taken this fragrance in's heart, will still experience a lot of joy and beautiful moments with him.

Fragrance love can do great things and I wish them to you all -- very dear greetings from your Guerlinchen
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Serenissima

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Serenissima
Serenissima
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Autumn time = vanilla / tonka bean magic
The days are getting shorter; we shiver faster and instinctively look for scents that warm and remind us of cozy places, maybe even caves: that's where we want to be.
After more than thirty years, "Shalimar" still works magic on me at this time of year, and so even some of the younger sisters of this great fragrance are interesting enough for at least a test or even a post.

The generous embrace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and the multiple vanilla and tonka bean aromas attributed to her, are, like something warming jackets and sweaters, especially welcome.
"Shalimar Millésime Tonka" as a fragrance work of art of the new generation from the house of Guerlain and spreads allegorically the arms wide, immediately embraces with erotic-scented cuddly warmth: noble and soft with a lot of iris powder; recently a problem for my airways, but still beautiful.
For the feminine sensuality of fully bloomed roses and jasmine umbels, which grows from a short prelude, consisting of bergamot and fine bitter almond aromas full-bodied, caresses and weaves at the same time a light, yet rich blanket of all fragrance elements, well known and yet novel.

As I said, beautiful is this composition and yet I lack today, in contrast to the past, as a counterpole something masculine animalism, for example, in the form of a few drops of sandalwood oil, which harmoniously unite Yin and Yang.
Powdery, soft and warm is this loving embrace, but at the same time it reminds me too much of a collection of cotton balls in which I sink without being able to cling anywhere: I sink and sink ...
This "sinking in the fragrance" makes me a little afraid, crushes me slightly.

The so well-known and always emerging wing flacon still touches the heart and senses, about sillage and durability must now no longer be lost a word.

Even if I will not wear this fragrance, this "Shalimar" creation is also a work of art, a lover's piece that can not deny its origin from the house of Guerlain.
Jacques Guerlain was clearly the godfather during this creation story.
Whether he would have liked this new-age composition, we will not know.

But the main thing is: Who wears "Shalimar Millésime Tonka" and feels comfortable, automatically belongs to this great family of fragrances and will always be welcomed there with a warm embrace.
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Patches86Patches86 10 months ago
Love wearing this in the winter. It's cosy and classy all at once. I catch wiffs throughout the day. Just beautiful...
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ZorasgullaZorasgulla 1 year ago
Almond/Amarreto led Guerlainade with silky vanilla base, a jem for gourmand lovers
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 2 years ago
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The original DNA is present but very discreet. This version is drier, an almondy tonka bean and powdery iris, wrapped in a soft vanilla.
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MrBlazingMrBlazing 3 months ago
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I was hoping for a smoother Tonka forward shalimar but it’s not. Quite strong and rough and redundant if you own shalimar.
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WilliescentsWilliescents 2 years ago
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This is a very well done and thoughtful creation from Guerlain. Past days of Shalimar meets its Present form
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