Gabrielle
Gabrielle by Chanel is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2017 in the premium price tier. It opens with grapefruit, mandarin and blackcurrant, moves into jasmine, ylang-ylang and orange blossom and dries down to sandalwood and white musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
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