In 2005, Guerlain commemorated the 80th anniversary of Shalimar with the Années Folles "Crazy Years" Limited Edition Bottle, a celebration of both the perfume’s enduring legacy and the glamour of the Roaring Twenties. This special edition paid homage to the Art Deco era, reflecting the exuberance, elegance, and bold design that characterized the 1920s, the period when Jacques Guerlain first unveiled Shalimar in 1925. While the fragrance inside remained the iconic eau de parfum—unchanged and as timeless as ever—the presentation was reimagined to evoke the spirit of a century past.
The collector’s bottle is crafted from glass with a transparent gold finish, creating a luminous, sunlit glow that captures the eye and recalls the opulent visual language of Art Deco architecture and decorative arts. A gilded foil label further enhances the sense of luxury, delicately contrasting with the gold-toned glass to create a refined and elegant silhouette. This design evokes the shimmering sophistication of 1920s soirées, flapper fashion, and the era’s love of geometric, stylized motifs.
Offered as a 2.5 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, the Années Folles edition allowed collectors and admirers of Guerlain to hold a piece of perfumery history in their hands—a bottle that speaks not only of Shalimar’s timeless scent, but also of the exuberant, audacious era in which the fragrance first captivated the world. Through this edition, Guerlain linked the perfume’s olfactory legacy with visual storytelling, celebrating 80 years of elegance, artistry, and cultural impact.
