Which Guerlain perfumer created Shalimar, introduced in 1925?

Jacques Guerlain created Shalimar, the Guerlain fragrance introduced in 1925.

Shalimar is named after the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, which were built during the Mughal period. Guerlain’s story connects the perfume’s inspiration with the romance of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, although the fragrance’s formula is the central historical fact.

The composition is widely regarded as a landmark in the development of oriental, or amber-style, perfumery. It combines citrus materials with vanilla, tonka bean, resins, and other rich notes. Jacques Guerlain built the fragrance around an overdose of ethyl vanillin, a key material that gives it a sweet vanilla character.

Shalimar is sometimes confused with other famous Guerlain creations, such as L’Heure Bleue and Mitsouko. Those were also composed by Jacques Guerlain, but they are separate perfumes with different names, dates, and olfactory profiles.