Shalimar 75th Anniversary Edition Bottle 1998

To celebrate the anticipation of the seventy-fifth anniversary of Shalimar, Guerlain chose to honor one of the most enduring symbols of French perfumery—a fragrance that had, since its creation in 1925, come to represent the very essence of sensual luxury. The anniversary marked not only three-quarters of a century of uninterrupted admiration but also the enduring craftsmanship and artistry that defined the house of Guerlain. To commemorate such an occasion, the maison reissued the perfume in its iconic chauve-souris flacon, a design long associated with elegance and the mystique of Shalimar. For this edition, however, the traditional deep sapphire stopper was replaced with one of clear crystal, referred to as the flacon bouchon transparent, symbolizing purity and timeless clarity—a visual metaphor for the way Shalimar had transcended fashion and era.

The bottle was made available in three sizes—4.2 oz (15.9 in), 2 oz (5.6 in), and 1 oz (4 in)—offering collectors and devoted admirers a choice that echoed Guerlain’s tradition of refinement and accessibility. Each flacon was nestled within a dark blue flocked box, its velvety surface mimicking the tactile richness of suede, a nod to the luxurious textures associated with the Orient-inspired origins of Shalimar. By commemorating its seventy-fifth anniversary, Guerlain paid homage to both its heritage and the eternal appeal of Shalimar, reaffirming its place not merely as a perfume, but as a legend in the history of perfumery.