Vendor: Guerlain
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Guerlain · 2017
Shalimar Souffle Intense
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 73 people
Worn by
Mostly womenmost often worn by
soft green florals, creamy vanilla, sweet benzoin
Scent Notes
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What the community says
Above all, creamy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 78 describe how long it lasts, 73 how far it projects and 69 how it smells. Most other posts only name Shalimar Souffle Intense.
How long it lasts78 people
Long-lasting for many people
about 2 in 3 say it lasts a long time
In words
Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 2 in 3.
How far it projects73 people
Projection varies
about half say it projects strongly
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
How it smells, in their words69 people
creamy21
How many of the 69 people who describe the smell use each word.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Guerlain Shalimar Souffle Intense: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, creamy.
Most often worn by women.
Long-lasting for many people (78 people): Most people who describe it say it lasts a long time: about 2 in 3.
Projection varies (73 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
21 of the 69 people who describe how it smells call it creamy, the word used most.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 190+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Shalimar Souffle Intense by Guerlain is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Shalimar Souffle Intense was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Indian Vanilla, Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk. "The new version, Shalimar Souffle Intense, focuses on the opulence of fresh and pungent jade notes. A pinch of vanilla gently adds a soft touch to the bouquet." - a note from the brand.
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Guerlain is one of the oldest heritage French perfume houses, founded in 1828, the origin house of many perfumery-defining classics (Mitsouko, Shalimar, Jicky) and continuous storytelling from La Petite Robe Noire to L'Homme Idéal. Scendira lists 84 live Guerlain perfumes, avg 4., priced $30.95-$449.98 (avg $112.45, luxury tier). The catalogue is feminine-tilted (41 feminine, 23 unisex, 12 masculine) with Fresh (33), Gourmand (13), Floral (9) and Woody (8) the top families. Dominant accords: Sweet, Floral, Woody, Fruity, Citrus, Fresh, Powdery, Spicy. Standout live picks include Habit Rouge Eau de Cologne (bright citrus with warm amber leather), Samsara Extrait (creamy peach florals with vanilla powder), Royal Extrait (powdery creamy white florals with warm peach jam), Mitsouko Eau de Cologne (classic rose and citrus with mossy spice), and L'Homme Idéal Parfum (creamy amaretto with leather musk).
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