Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia Guerlain 2021

So, first of all, the purchase of Guerlain - Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia was an absolute impulse buy and also a blind buy.

When I read words like “limited” and see the panicked comments in the forum about where and if the fragrance can still be found anywhere, all my alarm bells go off and my reason shuts down. If the main ingredient of a fragrance is supposed to be divine vanilla, then I simply can't help myself and have to have it!
That was also the case with Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia.

Two days ago, I was able to snag a bottle from my trusted online retailer and was emotionally somewhere between: “when will the package finally arrive, I want to tear it open!” and “I’ll send it back unopened”.
Because comments like “old-fashioned”, “grandma” etc. made me shudder and I didn’t really feel any anticipation. Because let’s be honest: I really don’t feel like an old-fashioned grandma.

But well, today the little package finally arrived and was immediately unwrapped.
First of all, the packaging and the bottle are a real eye-catcher. Luxurious as you would expect from Guerlain.
Millésime Vanilla Planifolia comes in the familiar Shalimar attire.

I would describe the scent as a powdery, warm, sensual, and wuuuonderful vanilla cloud.
I find nothing old-fashioned here. I only know the regular Shalimar from my mom back in the day, but I can't smell it in this one. When I first smelled MVP, I thought: “This scent seems familiar to you.” And yes, I know what it reminds me of: the American Cream Conditioner from Lush. It is also beautifully vanilla-scented, and I loved it back then!

On the skin, MVP unfolds wonderfully and warmly. A beautiful cozy scent, especially for autumn and the upcoming winter days.

I believe I can alleviate the fears of all the ladies who are worried about turning into an old-fashioned grandma with Shalimar Millésime Vanilla Planifolia.

Anyone who loves vanilla should definitely test this fragrance!