For this occasion, Guerlain collaborated with renowned Parisian jewelry designer Sylvia Toledano, who envisioned the flacon as a true objet d’art. She designed a sumptuous 24-karat matte-finished gold mounting that traces and accentuates the elegant curves of the iconic Shalimar bottle. Every inch of the metalwork is lavishly encrusted with a constellation of semi-precious stones, sourced from Jaipur, India’s “Pink City,” long celebrated for its gemstone artistry. The rich blue of lapis lazuli, the regal violet of amethyst, the deep orange glow of carnelian, the verdant tones of malachite, the amber warmth of tiger’s eye, and the luminous transparency of yellow and pink quartz combine to form a jewel-like mosaic—an homage to the opulent Mughal aesthetic that first inspired Shalimar.
The bottle itself holds 1.5 litres of Shalimar parfum, the most luxurious and concentrated form of the fragrance, radiating the lush sensuality of bergamot, vanilla, iris, and tonka. Only 48 numbered pieces were produced, making it a true collector’s treasure. Priced at 9,500 euros (approximately $13,052 USD), Indes & Merveilles is more than a perfume—it is an art piece, shimmering with the poetry of India and the timeless grandeur of Guerlain’s legacy.
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