Gauloise (Eau de Toilette)
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Molyneux Gauloise Eau de Toilette is a women's chypre that pairs citrus and green freshness with floral, spicy and resinous sides; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.
How does it perform?
From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
100% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Chypre
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Smoky
ChypreWhat does Gauloise (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Rose and ylang-ylang form a floral core, while Provençal helichrysum and nutmeg add a dry, spicy edge. Sandalwood and frankincense give it a woody, smoky depth, and opoponax and ambrette seed absolute soften the blend.
Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, though spring and summer also get a fair share, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for leisure. Bogue AG and Zakir Gafur Summer Tales have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 26%Spring
- 23%Summer
- 21%Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter- Evening24%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime20%
- Daytime17%
- Office15%
- Sport4%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026