Gala (1991)
Perfumer: Jean-Pierre Béthouart
42 ratings
From your scent profile
Loewe Gala is a discontinued women's fragrance that leans towards evenings and nights, with a floral, powdery body set on a woody, oriental depth.
Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.
How does it perform?
From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
Blind buy risk
81% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Powdery
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
PowderyWhat does Gala (1991) smell like?
Lemon, aldehydes and bergamot give it a bright, green start. At the heart, ylang-ylang, rose and jasmine form a floral core. The base of sandalwood, amber, patchouli and vanilla leaves a sweet, spicy and animal warmth, and the chypre character keeps this rich structure balanced.
Longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind, and it is chosen most for evenings and nights out. Its character reads mainly feminine and classic. Its profile is close to Jean Patou Sublime and Krizia Krazy Krizia.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Aldehydes
- Bergamot
First hours
- Ylang-ylang
- Lily of the valley
- Rose
Towards evening
- Civet
- Sandalwood
- Benzoin
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 28%Winter
- 25%Spring
- 12%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening36%
- Nighttime31%
- Casual15%
- Daytime12%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026