Inspired by the passionate love story between an emperor and an Indian princess, Shalimar, which means "temple of love" in Sanskrit, symbolizes the promise of everlasting love. It's a scent of desire. The glowing, slightly unabashed essence of this oriental fragrance embodies pure sensuality and a touch of the forbidden. "Whoever wears Shalimar succumbs to their own sensuality," said Jacques Guerlain. The Shalimar bottle, designed by Raymond Guerlain, won first prize at the 1925 Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition. Its curves reflect the pools of the famous Shalimar Gardens. The transparent sapphire blue fan-shaped clasp evokes the eternal fountains of the garden.