Shalimar - Talisman Byzantin Flacon 2015

For the 2015 holiday season, Guerlain introduced one of its most opulent collector’s editions—the Shalimar Talisman Byzantine, an extraordinary creation that united haute parfumerie with the artistry of French jewelry-making. This monumental flacon, holding 1.5 liters (50.7 oz) of Shalimar Parfum, was conceived as both a perfume vessel and a work of art. The bottle itself, sculpted in crystal, was adorned with a magnificent, detachable piece of jewelry crafted by the renowned Parisian jewelry house Maison Gripoix. The ornament featured sapphire-blue glass paste cabochons set among creamy pearl-like beads, all arranged in 24-karat gold filigree and inspired by the splendor of Byzantine art.

Maison Gripoix—celebrated since the late 19th century for its mastery of pâte de verre (poured glass)—brought to Guerlain the same meticulous craftsmanship once reserved for couture houses such as Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy. The decorative medallion that crowned the flacon echoed the jewel-encrusted talismans of antiquity, embodying both mystery and protection—qualities long associated with Shalimar itself.

The Shalimar Talisman Byzantine was produced in an extremely limited edition of only 25 numbered pieces, each priced at $11,800, making it one of the most luxurious perfume presentations ever created. Through this dazzling creation, Guerlain celebrated not only the timeless sensuality of Shalimar but also the enduring dialogue between perfume and the decorative arts—where scent, glass, and gold unite to form an object of pure enchantment.