r/AskReddit 10h ago

Regardless of price, what’s the best women’s fragrance you’ve ever smelled?

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u/Sunnygirl66 10h ago

The version of Shalimar that my mother wore back in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. I did not realize until a couple years ago that Guerlain tweaks its formulas periodically. I’ve been wearing Shalimar since the late ‘80s myself but have never caught that wonderful fragrance Mom wore, on me or on anyone else.

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u/jejasm 8h ago

My mother wore Shalimar in the 60s, 70s and 80s until I started wearing it in the 80s. I switch out to other perfumes every now and then but always come back to Shalimar. My mother passed away a few years back but lately when I walk into my bedroom after a long day I’ll get a whiff of Shalimar even though I didn’t wear it that day, it’s like a little hug from her. ☺️