For the 2004 holiday season, Guerlain unveiled a charming and romantic gift set called “Shalimar Gardens.” This beautifully presented coffret was designed to evoke the sensual mystique and tranquility of the legendary gardens that inspired Shalimar itself. Inside the elegant box were two miniature bottles—a 5 ml Eau de Toilette and a 5 ml Eau Légère Parfumée—accompanied by a 4 oz Shalimar-scented candle. Each tiny flacon, crafted in the iconic chauve-souris (bat-wing) shape, captured the allure of Shalimar in its most portable form, perfect for slipping discreetly into a handbag.
The set invited its owner to enjoy Shalimar in multiple ways: the Eau de Toilette offered a sensual, enveloping trail, while the Eau Légère Parfumée provided a fresher, more luminous interpretation of the classic fragrance. Complementing these was the candle, which filled the air with the perfume’s rich notes of vanilla, opoponax, and smoky incense, creating an atmosphere ideal for moments of passion, reflection, or calm indulgence.
Encased in a sophisticated presentation box, “Shalimar Gardens” embodied Guerlain’s gift for transforming fragrance into a complete sensory experience—one that could be worn, carried, and even lived in, echoing the timeless romance of the Shalimar legend.
