The Perfume Library

41 perfumes

L'Astre

Le Galion · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion L'Astre is a unisex perfume that ties the spice of cardamom and ginger to orange blossom and jasmine, then to the sweetness of vanilla and amber. Voters spread it almost evenly across all four seasons, with spring slightly ahead. Evening and night out lead the occasions. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Though unisex, most voters call it feminine, and a smaller group finds it classic. It opens with wild thyme, Indian cardamom, fennel and Laotian red ginger, fresh, green and spicy. The heart builds a floral texture from orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose. In the base, vanilla, amber, suede and tolu balm carry it into a sweet, resinous, slightly leathery warmth.

Cologne (2016)

8.0

Le Galion · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Cologne (2016) is a fresh unisex cologne built on bergamot, lemon and bitter orange, softened by green and floral touches. Citrus leads: bergamot, lemon and bitter orange carry the freshness. Galbanum and petitgrain water absolute add a green edge, while orange blossom and honeysuckle bring the floral side forward. Juniper berry, angelica root and clary sage give this clean picture a light spicy, fruity tone. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and office use come first. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit fairly close, so it reads open to both. Penhaligon's Luna and Creed Neroli Sauvage have a close profile.

Eau Noble (2022)

5.9

Le Galion · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Eau Noble is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent best suited to spring and summer days, with a green, woody backbone that keeps the sweetness in check. It opens with blood orange, mastic, rhubarb and reseda, the citrus and green notes giving a cool start. In the heart, Egyptian geranium, Indian ginger and pine needle add a spicy, floral edge, softened by sandalwood. The base of cypress, Atlas cedar, labdanum and patchouli settles it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Its character splits between masculine and feminine, so it leans neither way clearly. Cerruti Image pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vétiver have a close profile.

Jasmin (2020)

7.2

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion Jasmin (2020) is a fresh, green floral built around jasmine, with a chypre and leathery frame, and it is unisex in character. It opens bright with orange blossom water absolute, Guinea orange and spindrift, while cumin and alpine cyclamen add a spicy, green edge. At the heart, jasmine absolute and jasmine sambac sit with narcissus, ylang-ylang and Casablanca lily. The base of patchouli, leather, vetiver and oakmoss gives it a woody, chypre footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits anyone, man or woman, who wants a jasmine-led scent with fresh florals set against a leathery chypre backbone. Le Galion Whip and Memo Paris Moroccan Leather have a close profile.

Brumes (2020)

6.9

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Le Galion Brumes is a unisex scent that sets citrus and fruit freshness over a floral heart and a powdery, creamy base. It opens with bergamot, pineapple and raspberry, bright, lightly sweet and fruity. The heart of rose, jasmine and orange tree absolute adds a soft floral touch, while musk, amber and Atlas cedar close it on a powdery, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office; few choose it for winter or nights out.

Sortilège Elixir

8.0

Le Galion · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Animal

Le Galion Sortilège Elixir is a floral, powdery women's fragrance built on jasmine and rose absolutes lifted by aldehydes; it has been discontinued. Floral notes, jasmine absolute and rose absolute carry the scent from start to finish, with aldehydes adding a bright edge. The spicy, resinous and animal accords lay a warm, dark base beneath the flowers, while the powdery and creamy side softens it. The overall feel is chypre. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small. Voters lean towards fall and spring and pick evening and night out most often, though it also gets votes for daily wear. Most voters call it feminine, and some classic. Lenthéric Gold and Marbert Yesterday have a close profile.

Eau Folle

7.4

Le Galion · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Le Galion Eau Folle is a green, fresh and spicy unisex fougère led by basil, rosemary and Provençal lavender. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the small number of votes means those ratings should be read with caution. Voters lean towards daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out further behind. It opens with basil, violet leaf and absinthe wormwood, a green and slightly bitter start. The heart brings rosemary, lavender, ginger and geranium in a classic fougère spirit. The base of vetiver, patchouli, frankincense and cedar settles it into an earthy, woody finish. Amouage Beach Hut Man and Tom Ford Beau de Jour have a close profile.

Lily of the Valley (2020)

6.5

Le Galion · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Green

Le Galion Lily of the Valley is a fresh, green and floral unisex scent with a creamy texture and a slightly synthetic edge, suited to anyone who wants a clean flower. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It sits comfortably on both men and women with a neutral stance. The vote count is small, so these impressions should be read with caution. Hedione and Starfleur lead at the top; in the heart, rose, indole and ambroxan add a floral warmth. At the base, Sinfonide and Ambertonic soften the whole. The overall impression is fresh and green, while spicy and animal touches stay in the background and give the creamy floral some depth.

Eau Noble (1972) (Eau de Toilette)

8.6

Le Galion · 1972

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sortilège (Parfum de Toilette)

8.5

Le Galion

Floral · Green · Fruity

Le Galion Sortilège is a floral, green chypre with a powdery, slightly animalic character, made for women; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good by those who voted, though the number of votes is small. There is no season or occasion information; the character reads clearly feminine. The top holds hyacinth, peach, neroli and bergamot, with aldehydes and strawberry alongside. The heart is full of flowers such as lily of the valley, violet, rose and jasmine. In the base, vetiver, sandalwood, oakmoss and vanilla weigh in, while civet and musk add an animalic warmth. Shiseido Saso and Coty Complice have a close profile.

Sovereign

8.1

Le Galion · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Le Galion Sovereign is a woody, resinous unisex scent that sets pink pepper and black pepper against a heart of rose, myrrh and iris. Sovereign is a strong perfume: voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good. Its spicy, smoky, oriental character suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads equally well on men and women. It opens with pink pepper and black pepper. In the heart, rose, myrrh and iris add a floral softness, with the myrrh giving it a resinous depth. The base settles into an earthy, smoky woodiness of patchouli, cedar, oud and gaiac wood. Réminiscence Bois Étoilé / Oud and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.