L´Institut Guerlain

If you wish to indulge yourself with the best of the best in French cosmetics, skincare and fragrances do not miss the L’Institut Guerlain, a top beauty studio located in the center of Prague’s Old Town.

Founded in 1828 in Paris, the house of Guerlain is among the oldest and most respected perfumeries in the world. This elegant and reputable company created the world’s first oriental style perfume with their irresistible Shalimar, a deep and velvety scent that includes spicy hints of Tonka bean (base note of the perfume), vanilla, bergamot (top note of Shalimar), amber, lemon, jasmine, rose, iris and incense. It is rumored that French confectionary products inspired some of the first perfumes concocted by the company, hence the vanilla usage in Shalimar. It is said that Shah Jahan’s love for Mumtaz-Mahal also inspired Jacques Guerlain, as his love was so deep that he created the Garden of Shalimar (and the Taj Mahal after her death) for her. Indeed the word Shalimar in Sanskrit means ‘abode of love’. It is then of no coincidence that any woman who wears Shalimar will feel ultra feminine, mysterious and intriguing. The French company of Guerlain has certainly progressed over the years and currently offers a fine array of brilliant cosmetics, luxury skincare and of course, delectable fragrances that will surround you in a veil of elegant mystery. It is fortunate for visitors and Prague inhabitants that Guerlain offers the spacious beauty studio in the city center. At Guerlain all of your beauty needs will be met in this lovely studio where you can not only sample and purchase high-end Guerlain products, you can also enjoy some rest and relaxation with special beauty salon services.