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Респект – :
Lifeless, quite improper to linked it with Shalimar and more acceptable if it is named a as different perfume or as an AA line.
Parfum Initial Leau is the only Shalimar flanker for me that is unforgettable and a masterpiece.
So disappointed with new releases together with Meteorites le Parfum so thin and linear.
yge649Unlogrere – :
This perfume is beautiful and has a quality you don’t see everyday. I have no idea what the reviewer below is talking about? I could smell it on me all day. Nice Jasmine and Citrus. Far more beautiful and classy than was stated. If you want to write artsy trash there is WordPress.
3,80994E+11 – :
Guerlain are using innovative gourmet and economic techniques recently: 1.Dilute significantly Souffle de parfum (Shalimar) 2. Pour the liquid into a bottle which has apparently undergone white-washing 3. Sell each vial for an euro per drop(i.e. retailers offer it at 100 euros per 50 ml in my country) Et voila! You have 1 watered down Souffle at the price of 2 concentrated ones.
Merci, maison de Guerlain, mais ce n’est pas pour moi.
Kuritaz – :
I oddly find this to be a bit more well rounded than the original. The original was a bit too strong in the heat, but still managed to be beautiful in the winter. This is definitely a spring / summer scent. I didn’t enjoy Intense, as it was far too heavy on the resins but this definitely satisfies. Quite enjoy!
Oglaliys – :
(Disclaimer: I haven’t read all of the reviews below, so I apologise if I’m repeating anyone’s words).
Tested today at David Jones Brisbane, Australia.
Paper strip, two sprays.
Clothing, one spray.
Skin, none (as I have been getting nauseous with direct application lately).
Well, Guerlain, you have achieved the perfect trio of the beautiful Souffle de Parfum. If Intense is the richer, deeper and spicier edition, and SdP is the perfect all-weather scent, then Lumiere has definitely succeeded as the breezy summer version.
Immediately upon picking up the bottle, you’re already thinking about reaching for a chilled, frosted glass of a refreshing beverage. There’s a jasmine bush nearby, you’re sitting in the shade but it’s hot out there on the coastline. First opens with effervescent and luminous bergamot and jasmine. There’s a hint of something tropical and yet musky; it’s the ylang ylang reminding me of those Allens Bananas lollies.
The benzoin is sitting quietly in the background, it’s not pretending to be Intense, it’s just gently holding Lumiere from flying away and disappearing.
The musk and vanilla lend just enough sweetness to temper the sometimes tricky notes of jasmine and bergamot, but the fluffy powdery Shalimar vanilla is not evident at this first testing.
My final thoughts – more similar to SdP than Intense. Ylang ylang tending to a tiny hint of banana, which gives me pause as I don’t really ‘do’ tropical type scents. I’m not going to buy this at full retail, but it’s a very strong contender for wardrobe space when it hits the discounters.
Orera – :
What a stunning fragrance! I thought at first it was a bit ordinary but then when I got heated up while cooking I noticed Souffle Lumiere started to develop in full venom. And she is sexy!
The Italian Bergamot is strong on the onset and is dominant on my skin on through the drydown. Concentrated Bergamot does this to me which it is in Lumiere and I love it.. Then there is the Jasmine. I love this Jasmine. It is dense and animalic but not heady. This is definitely not your ordinary Jasmine. The Ylang is gorgeous adding its delightful essence. It is not a faint one either but boldly present. The Benzoin I noticed mostly on the drydown after the floral notes calmed down. Which along with the prolific Guerlainian Vanilla gives off a beautiful creaminess. I would say the drydown on my skin is a soft Creamy, floral, Bergamot with light Musk. Creamy being the key word here.
I think this juice will be better here in Florida in the Fall or Spring for daytime when there is a crisp wind blowing from the North yet the Sun is brilliant. In the height of Summer here Lumiere is a bit cloying.
I have read previous reviews and while some say this was light and fleeting on them I did not find it thus on me. My experience has been different. We all are unique. If you like heavy musky or gourmand perfumes this one may not be suited for you. So this is one to skin test first I suppose as we all should do really.
Lovely and very sophisticated. I see this Souffle for the woman with a head for distinction and fashion. SL is somewhat similar to Chanel Gabrielle but is much more well composed. Monsieur Wasser (much love!) does not disappoint with this baby!. Longevity is outstanding on me. I could still smell SL this morning but lightly. Sillage is moderate. If you wanted to love Gabrielle but were disappointed with the soft sillage this one may be for you. Good luck finding Shalimar Souffle de Lumiere but if you can I highly recommend. 10/10+
2004 – :
Disappointing unfortunately, because I was looking forward to this one. Not special enough next to the original Souffle. Ylang Ylang almost non existing. I expected more from Guerlain, but this is just… blah. When is Guerlain coming out with something truly original again, are those days over?!?
674122259 – :
FYI for interested parties – this has hit Myer stores in Australia. I will go test it next week!
ptizzago – :
Shalimar souffle,not soufflé.
Please pay attention.
oolga34 – :
Wow! What a beauty! This one is very nice. If you can get your hands on a bottle, I highly suggest It!
As my morning has went along, I’ve been trying to come up with words about this one. It has left me utterly speechless! Kudos to Guerlain.
This version has a kin to the other soufflés, but indeed stands alone. This has got to be one of the best Shalimar flankers released in a very long time. While maintaining the Souffle DNA, it has unique qualities. It’s very smooth, creamy, warm, yet very light, airy, and very soft. It has a sweetness to it that gives a dessert like quality, with out saying cloying, sticky and etc. it’s very well blended and rounded. As it’s name and translation ‘a soft breath’ indeed that is exactly what it is. It’s bright , and luminous. In this one the vanilla is not as strong, where as the florals are much stronger. The Ylang and Jasmine are pronounced and take more of a center stage. As always the fragrance has bergamot in the top notes, which when first sprayed you get a gentle blast of the citrus. However, it does not last long. The florals take over, combined with the vanilla and Benzoin you get an instant smooth, puff of a cloud that takes over. It has a dessert type quality in the dry down. To me it’s like a soft custard mousse. Lemon-sugar brûlée type feeling. To be honest, it’s a very well done fragrance. I would say very unisex as well. The sillage on me has been wonderful this morning, and longevity so far very good.
At first whiff I was smitten. It is by far one of the best releases by Guerlain this year! Kudos to Mr. Wasser, and to Guerlain. You really nailed it this time. This IMHO is the best of the Shalimar Soufflés. It’s perfect!
anufrii – :
I absolutely adore the original Souffle de Parfum, so I was ecstatic when I read about this on Fragrantica – so much so that I had a friend who was visiting Cannes for the weekend fetch me a bottle. For those of you who don’t know the original Souffle: it is an effervescent masterpiece that harmoniously unites an array of uplifting citruses with sultry vanilla and musk accords. The Lumiere opened with a herbaceous twist of ylang ylang and bergamot, which was very refreshing and invigorating, however, this was fleeting and the citrusy vanilla musk aroma of the original soon kicked in. The fragrance stayed very close to my skin and lasted around 1 – 2 hours. The bottle is beautiful but I wouldn’t say it was worth it in my opinion because the phase that is supposed to differentiate this from the original does not persist long enough.
xge161Unlogrere – :
Just received my bottle, I kind of expected something different…at first I get a blast of ylang ylang, giving the scent a classy departure, kind of a big floral, but this is short lived, and the musks come into play, with the fresh vanilla, and we have a more common soft and warm base, nice, but light,,..first impression, I am not overly impressed I admit…not fond of ylang ylang, it is overall really nice, pleasant..
In my opinion not like Soufflé Intense, which is more oriental..it might be more like the original, although I don’t detect much lemon..I won’t go as far as saying I regret buying it, but not far from it !! Will have to give it time.
tory88 – :
If I didn´t know the original Shalimar /and Shalimar Souffle de Parfum/, I guess I would probably appreciate this scent even more than I do right now. This version is really luminous & light – but maybe too much light for my taste.
I wouldn´t call it oriental floral – it´s not oriental at all. I get some fresh & bright citrus notes /it opens like Shalimar Cologne/ & then it turns into an airy jasmine scent with a mellow vanilla accent – lightly citrusy, lightly sweet, everything seems to be too much light & ephemeral, like a jasmine scent dancing in the wind.
I´ve got just one “complaint” about this fragrance – I miss the typical oriental/smoky trace a lot. But – OK – let´s pretend we don´t know it´s Shalimar – then I dare say it´s pleasant & alluring floral fragrance, I like it – but it doesn´t make me go weak at the knees.
whatvxruomm – :
Ooooh I like this one. However the sillage and longevity is not great, this is more of a skin scent.
If I splurge, I will use it as bedtime fragrance as it is quite delicate scent, definitely not overwhelming.
It’s very similar to a Souffle Intense version that would not have citrus notes but extra vanilla & white floral boost.
For info I do not like Shalimar EDT or EDP on me, they do not mix well with my skin, which is a shame as I do love it on other women and often complimented it on others…
ÉDIT :
I finally bought it in June 2018 as I didn’t want to miss the limited edition and the longevity is really greater than what I remembered. Particularly higher sillage under warm temperatures.
I am updating this comment as I just bought a back up.
I know I will miss this one when it’s over 🙁