Glimmer by Estée Lauder
Brand: Estée Lauder
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Raspberry mousse, orange flower and mandarin open onto a macaron rose accord with vanilla bean and cashmeran, settling into shimmering patchouli, amber, sandalwood and tonka. Estée Lauder's first new fragrance since 2021.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2026 · Women
Key accords: Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Mandarin, Rose, Vanilla, Cashmeran
Top Notes
- Raspberry
- Orange Blossom
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Patchouli
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Date, Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Glimmer by Estée Lauder belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Raspberry mousse, orange flower and mandarin open onto a macaron rose accord with vanilla bean and cashmeran, settling into shimmering patchouli, amber, sandalwood and tonka. Estée Lauder's first new fragrance since 2021. Glimmer opens with Raspberry, Orange Blossom, and Mandarin. The heart brings Rose, Vanilla, and Cashmeran. It dries down to Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Glimmer
On skin, Glimmer by Estée Lauder has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for date, evening, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Glimmer opens with Raspberry, Orange Blossom, and Mandarin.
The heart brings Rose, Vanilla, and Cashmeran.
It dries down to Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Glimmer
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, vanilla, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Good Girl
Flower Bomb by Viktor & Rolf
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and patchouli.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower Bomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Flower Bomb
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, vanilla, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Vie Est Belle on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays La Vie Est Belle
Rose 31 by Le Labo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and cedar.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rose 31 on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Rose 31
Pairings to approach with care
Basilico & Fellini by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Not Recommended · 41/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Basilico & Fellini brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Basilico & Fellini on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Basilico & Fellini
Belgravia by Maison Asrar
Not Recommended · 42/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Belgravia brings a floral woody musk contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Belgravia on top for floral woody musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Belgravia
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include orange blossom, vanilla, and patchouli.
- Flower Bomb by Viktor & RolfBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Glimmer?
Glimmer opens with Raspberry, Orange Blossom, and Mandarin. The heart brings Rose, Vanilla, and Cashmeran. It dries down to Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood, Cedar, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Glimmer last, and how strong is it?
Glimmer by Estée Lauder has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Glimmer?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits date, evening, and special occasion.
What layers well with Glimmer?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, amber, and sandalwood. Apply Glimmer first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Glimmer : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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