London
London by Gallivant is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with cucumber and violet leaf, moves into rose de mai, rose and orris root and dries down to suede, sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Cucumber Cool, watery and clean. Almost more a texture than a smell.
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Heart
- Rose de Mai Softer, honeyed May rose. Expensive and unmistakably natural.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
Dry-down
- Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
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