Inspired by the passionate love story between an emperor and una Indian princess, Shalimar, which in Sanskrit means "temple of love", symbolizes the promise of eternal love. It is a fragrance made of desire. With its fiery and slightly cheeky character, the star of oriental perfumes embodies una caressing sensuality with a hint of the forbidden. Jacques Guerlain stated: "Wearing Shalimar means letting oneself be overwhelmed by the senses." In 1925, the Shalimar bottle designed by Raymond Guerlain won first prize at the Paris Decorative Arts Exhibition. Its curves were inspired by the fountains of the famous Shalimar Gardens, whose splashing waters echo in the sapphire-colored transparent glass fan-shaped cap.