Nida

Nida by Gallivant is an unisex extrait de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin, cardamom and incense, moves into tea, lilac, jasmine, violet and iris and dries down to cedarwood, patchouli, oakmoss, tolu balsam and amber. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.

Heart

Tea Tea with no variety named. Dry, slightly tannic and calm.
Lilac Cool, powdery spring floral. Nostalgic and slightly soapy.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.

Dry-down

Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Tolu Balsam Warm, sweet, slightly cinnamon resin. Rich and rounded.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.

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