The Perfume Library

Accroche-Cœur (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Galimard

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Accroche-Cœur Eau de Parfum is a floral, gourmand women's scent in which rose, orchid and tonka bean settle onto a sweet vanilla base. Most voters pick winter and autumn, with spring not far behind. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and over half of voters find it feminine. Bergamot, apple and blackcurrant open it with a fruity brightness, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, rose and orchid meet cinnamon and patchouli, and tonka bean softens the sweetness. Vanilla, musk and amber form the base. Viktor & Rolf Dancing Roses and Rephase Bloom Café have a close profile.

Pêle-Mêle (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Pêle-Mêle Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, softened by fruity sweetness and a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, though the vote counts are small, so treat those ratings as tentative. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter gets very few votes. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It opens with bright tangerine and bergamot. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, rose and jasmine. In the base, peach and plum carry the fruity sweetness, while musk and sandalwood settle it into a powdery finish. The Body Shop Love ETC... and Chloé SeeByChloé have a close profile.

Cologne Absolue - Bois des Indes

6.9

Galimard

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Galimard Cologne Absolue - Bois des Indes is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh feel with a spicy, woody and lightly smoky character; it has been discontinued. Voters lean towards spring and fall, though summer is not far behind. It sits closest to daily, leisure and office wear, and less to evenings. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a modest presence. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. Amber, musk and Indian woods come across as one blend: a woody, oriental core softened by a powdery touch, with spice and a trace of smoke behind it. The fresh accord takes the edge off and keeps it cologne-light. Khaltat Hob 1 and Buhara Esans Misk-i Amber have a close profile.

Mezzanotte (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Galimard · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Mezzanotte Eau de Parfum is a fresh men's fragrance that sets citrus brightness and fruity sweetness over a woody base. It opens with bergamot, apple and lavender; in the heart, watermelon, cedar and calamus sweeten the freshness a little and bring out its floral and spicy sides. Sandalwood, amber and patchouli settle underneath as a woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Many see it as masculine and modern. Pascal Morabito Méditerranée and Dumont Nitro Red have a close profile.

Aventure (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Aventure Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening on a spicy, woody and resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Voters don't lean hard in one direction: spring and autumn are slightly ahead, with summer and winter close behind. Daily wear, work and leisure are the occasions it suits best. It opens bright and a little sharp with grapefruit, elemi resin, black pepper and pink pepper. In the heart, Haitian vetiver, patchouli and Atlas cedar turn it dry and woody. The base of sandalwood and Bourbon vanilla softens the edges and leaves a warm, lightly sweet finish. Dior Dior Homme (2020) and Dior Dior Homme Sport (2017) have a close profile.

Sportissimo (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Sportissimo Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, spicy side that settles into a woody base, suited to daily and leisure wear. It opens with mugwort, bergamot, mint and rosemary, which give it a green, cool and lightly spicy feel. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom and rosewood add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, sandalwood, cedar, amber and vanilla ties it together into a woody, slightly creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter trailing behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. Mazzolari Augusto and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

1747 (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard 1747 Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, lavender and lemon, a fresh, citrusy and aquatic scent made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings makes these figures tentative. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Sport and evening get fewer votes. Citrus and lavender set a fresh tone at the start. In the heart, white blossoms, cedarwood and sandalwood add a light woody-floral touch. The base of marine notes, white musk and oakmoss keeps the aquatic feel going, with fruity and spicy touches among the accords. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Cerruti 1881 Sport have a close profile.

Songeries (Eau de Parfum)

6.9

Galimard · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Songeries Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness is softened by a powdery, creamy feel. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange for a bright, fruity start. Lily of the valley, lotus, jasmine and rose form a floral heart. Moss, musk and a chypre accord ground the base, closing on a soft, gourmand sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and sport further behind. La Rive Beauty and Ledda 22 Orris have a close profile.

Brindille (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Brindille Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and summer, for daytime, leisure and work. Most voters wear it in spring and summer, by day, at leisure and at the office; its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most see it as feminine, with some calling it classic or modern. Lily of the valley, rose and blue hyacinth open it, then jasmine, Aegean wallflower and lilac carry the floral heart. White musk and ylang-ylang soften the base. A fresh, citrusy, green start settles into a sweet, powdery finish. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella have a close profile.

Galimard Star

7.1

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard Star is a fresh, floral women's perfume that lays a soft, sweet and powdery layer over citrus and green tones, and it has been discontinued. It opens with citrus notes, red fruits and edelweiss; in the heart, cotton flower, cashmere and lotus soften it. The base of musk, sandalwood, ylang-ylang and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters place it in daytime, leisure and office wear, while night and evening come second. Etro Vicolo Fiori and Oscar de la Renta Rosamor have a close profile.

Ma Faute

6.5

Galimard

Floral · Green · Fruity

Galimard Ma Faute is a floral, green fragrance with a sweet, powdery and lightly spicy side, made for women and now discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, with summer close behind, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, though it also suits the office. It reads as a feminine perfume. The top opens with bergamot, green notes and floral notes, while rose, lily of the valley and jasmine form a floral bouquet at the heart. In the base, amber, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, powdery finish. Woody and resinous tones stay in the background.

Cantabelle (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Galimard

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Cantabelle Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets the fruity freshness of cranberry, orange and blackcurrant against the sweet warmth of vanilla and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, and also suits the office and evening. It opens bright and fruity with cranberry, orange and blackcurrant. The heart of patchouli, lily of the valley, jasmine and plum carries the floral and fruity side forward. In the base, vanilla, white musk and amber sweeten and soften the scent. Coreterno Hardkor and Boucheron Initial (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Un Hiver à Grasse (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Galimard · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Un Hiver à Grasse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy fougère with green, spicy and woody touches, aimed at men and suited to everyday wear. It opens with pink pepper, Calabrian bergamot and geranium, a fresh and slightly sharp start. Lavender, patchouli and Sichuan pepper form the heart, and labdanum, precious woods, tree moss and amber settle into a soft, woody base with a little sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat these as rough guides. Voters lean towards summer and spring, with fall close behind, and mention leisure, business and daytime wear most often. Most see it as masculine and modern. Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette and Montale Fougères Marines have a close profile.

A Contre-Jour

5.8

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard A Contre-Jour is a fresh, floral and watery women's scent with a light citrus and fruity touch. It has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted, so this impression is tentative. It is classed as a feminine fragrance. The top holds melon, cyclamen, blackcurrant and hyacinth, while the heart builds a floral body from plum, jasmine, freesia and rose. In the base, cedarwood, amber, iris and sandalwood settle the scent onto a woody, powdery ground and soften the sweetness. Green and spicy tones stay in the background. Borghese Il Bacio and MCM Blue Paradise have a close profile.

Cybèle

7.3

Galimard

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Galimard Cybèle is a powdery, creamy women's fragrance that pairs citrus and floral freshness with a fruity sweetness; it has been discontinued. Tangerine and lily of the valley open lightly and brightly. In the heart, rose, blackcurrant and blackberry pull the floral texture toward a fruity sweetness. In the base, vanilla, cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a soft, woody, oriental ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable around you without filling the room. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Federico Mahora FM 358 and Al Haramain Junoon Noir have a close profile.

L'Été Dernier (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Galimard · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard L'Été Dernier Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that opens with ylang-ylang, bergamot and orange blossom. The bergamot and orange blossom give a bright start, then iris, rose and tuberose carry the floral heart into a powdery, creamy softness. Sandalwood and vanilla sweeten the base and dry it down with a woody warmth, while the fruity and spicy accords stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, with evening a close choice too. Frau Tonis Parfum № 08 Été Éternel and Dior New Look 1947 have a close profile.

Si Tu Savais

6.5

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Galimard Si Tu Savais is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters place it in relaxed days, daily wear, sport and the office. Night-out and evening use sit well behind. It reads feminine. The top is Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, hyacinth and Granny Smith apple, a fresh, citrusy, fruity opening. Jasmine and rose in the heart add a soft, sweet floral note. Musk and Virginia cedar underneath settle it into a woody base. Green and synthetic tones also run through the accords.

À Demi-Mot (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Galimard

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Galimard À Demi-Mot Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral that leans towards spring and autumn evenings, offered as a women's fragrance. It opens with orange blossom, rose and mimosa, and the heart keeps the floral line going with jasmine, ylang-ylang and iris. Fruity and spicy touches soften the flowers, while musk, vanilla and amber in the base add a sweet, oriental warmth, with cedar drying it slightly. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and autumn, winter is not far behind, and summer gets the fewest votes. It suits evenings and leisure time best, with few choosing it for the office. Its profile is close to Jean Paul Gaultier Classique (Eau de Toilette) and Tristano Onofri Solo Tu.

Féminissime (Eau de Toilette)

6.6

Galimard · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Galimard Féminissime Eau de Toilette is a feminine scent that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a floral, sweet body. It opens bright and fruity with peach, bergamot, lemon and pineapple. The heart of orange blossom, jasmine and iris adds a soft, slightly powdery floral touch. In the base, tonka bean, patchouli, oakmoss and musk sweeten the scent and settle it into a creamy, faintly earthy finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Its sweet structure with gourmand and oriental touches suits both daytime and evening wear. La Rive Fleur de Femme and Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

Chinchilla

7.7

Galimard

Floral · Green · Sweet

Solenzara (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Galimard · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Solenzara Eau de Parfum opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange, then carries that brightness into lavender and white flowers, making it a fresh, floral scent for women. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. It reads feminine. The top notes of bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange give a fruity freshness. In the heart, lavender, orange blossom and jasmine turn it floral. The base of vetiver, tonka bean and cedarwood settles into a woody, lightly sweet and powdery footing, with ambergris keeping it creamy. One Avenue Goldie and La Rive Destinée have a close profile.

Citoyen (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Citoyen Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green men's fragrance that pairs bergamot and lemon with patchouli, juniper berry and Provençal lavender. Bergamot and lemon lead the opening, and the citrus accord sets the first impression. At the heart, patchouli, juniper berry and Provençal lavender build a spicy, green fougère feel. Oakmoss and vetiver leave a dry, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters point to daily wear and business, with leisure close behind; evening and night out come further back. Its clean, fresh profile reads masculine.

Journal Intime (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Galimard

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Journal Intime Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent that sets citrusy, fruity sweetness on a soft powdery base, made for women. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant and rose, giving a citrusy, fruity and green freshness. In the heart, lily of the valley and iris add a soft, powdery floral touch. Musk, blackberry and sandalwood sweeten the base and close it with a woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. Its fresh character leans towards easy everyday wear. Yves Saint Laurent In Love Again and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Muskissime have a close profile.

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

6.6

Galimard · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Galimard Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night-out use plays a minor part. It opens with dried fig and lemon; the heart of fig tree and a solar note adds a green, fruity tone to the freshness. In the base, amber, musk and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a lightly woody footing, with floral and spicy touches among the accords. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Renaissance and Le Labo Citron 28.