Ar Riyād

Ar Riyād by Gallivant is an unisex parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with lemon verbena, bergamot, bitter almond and ginger, moves into orange blossom, ylang-ylang, clove, nutmeg and cumin and dries down to patchouli, frankincense, vanilla and tobacco. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Lemon Verbena Lemon crossed with crushed herbs. Smells like expensive soap.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Bitter Almond Marzipan with a sharp, cherry-stone edge. Sweet but slightly medicinal.
Ginger Warm, zesty and slightly soapy. Bridges citrus and spice.

Heart

Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Cumin Warm, spicy and unmistakably sweaty. Divides rooms.

Dry-down

Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Tobacco Sweet, dried and honeyed. Nothing like a cigarette.

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