A
perfume company founded in 1828 by a perfume and
vinegar maker named
Pierre-
Francois-
Pascal Guerlain. Since its inception Guerlain has created over 626
fragrances, among them one of the world's most famous, Shalimar.
Inspired by the
love story that built the
Taj Mahal, that of Sha Jehan for his wife Mumtaz-Mahal, Shalimar is named for the place where they had their first
interlude, the Shalimar
Gardens.
Other popular and well known Guerlain fragrances include: Samsara,
Champs-Elysees and
Vetiver.