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John Galliano

John Galliano (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Christine Nagel

2008WomenClassic
7.6/ 10
Community score
257 ratings
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John Galliano Eau de Parfum is a powdery floral for women, rounded out by sweet, spicy and smoky tones; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 207 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

76% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Smoky

What does John Galliano (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

It opens with angelica, aldehydes and bergamot. The heart of iris, violet, rose, lavender and peony builds a powdery floral core. Frankincense, cedar, patchouli, amber and musk settle it onto a woody, oriental and faintly smoky base, while the fruity and sweet sides soften that warmth.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Angelica
    • Aldehydes
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Iris
    • Violet
    • Rose
  3. Towards evening

    • Frankincense
    • Cedar
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 13%
    Summer
  • Evening
    31%
  • Nighttime
    29%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    9%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026