The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Cambouis

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Gaglewski Grasse Cambouis is a masculine scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a smoky, resinous and leathery woodiness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The notes read as one whole: basil brings a green, spicy freshness, cade juniper wood and birch add a smoky, leathery darkness, and cedarwood rounds it out with a dry woodiness. The overall impression is cool, resinous and slightly synthetic.

L'Amiral

7.9

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Gaglewski Grasse L'Amiral is a unisex scent that pairs Sicilian mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and lavender with the coolness of menthol. Citrus comes first; mandarin and bergamot keep it fresh, green and lightly fruity. Lavender and menthol add an aquatic, airy feel, while sandalwood lays a woody base underneath. A touch of spice is there but stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Though unisex, it reads mostly masculine.

Journaliste

8.0

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gaglewski Grasse Journaliste is a unisex scent that ties the fresh citrus of petitgrain and mandarin orange to cardamom and ginger spice, with a green, woody feel. It opens bright and green, with petitgrain and mandarin orange. Cardamom and ginger bring spice to the heart, and oakmoss with tonka bean then settle it onto an earthy, woody base with a light sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a calm, close trail. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear and leisure are the most chosen occasions. More voters call it masculine, though a good number find it feminine.

Feuille Blanche

6.9

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Floral · Green

Gaglewski Grasse Feuille Blanche is a fresh, green floral with a powdery, lightly sweet character, suited to everyday wear and warmer seasons. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business settings lead the occasions. Half of the voters read it as feminine, while others call it modern or classic. Bitter orange, lilac, lily of the valley and orange blossom sit together in the scent. The fresh, green side dominates and the floral accord softens it, with sweetness, a powdery touch and a little spice in the background. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Phaedon Rue des Lilas have a close profile.

Lettre de Noblesse

8.5

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Gaglewski Grasse Lettre de Noblesse is a masculine scent that sets the fresh citrus of bergamot and mandarin orange against a woody, resinous core of oakmoss, amber and cistus. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, though the vote counts are small, so this is an early impression. The overall rating is high and its value for money is rated well. It reads as masculine. The citrus and green side keeps it bright, while sweet, spicy and creamy accords soften it. Oakmoss, cistus and amber lend a dry, resinous depth, and oud adds a smoky, slightly animal edge. Yves Saint Laurent M7 and L.T. Piver Musc have a close profile.

En Chemin

8.1

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Floral · Green

Affranchie / Aria

6.5

Gaglewski Grasse

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Gaglewski Grasse Affranchie / Aria is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent made for women. Tuberose and neroli carry the floral side, while coconut and vanilla pull it towards a soft, edible sweetness. Sandalwood rounds out the creamy feel with a woody touch. The notes read as one blend rather than separate layers. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays personal without filling the room. Voters place it closest to leisure and daily wear, with a fair share also choosing it for evenings and nights out. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

Bal à l'Ambassade

7.2

Gaglewski Grasse · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Prose Gourmande

6.5

Gaglewski Grasse

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Gaglewski Grasse Prose Gourmande is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that sets peach and berries against rose and lavender. The notes read as a single whole: peach and berries carry the sweet, fruity side, rose adds a soft floral touch, and lavender keeps it fresh. Amber and cedar settle the sweetness onto a warm, lightly woody base. Spicy, powdery and creamy accords round it off. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough picture. With its sweet, powdery character it reads clearly feminine. Farmacia SS. Annunziata Regina and s.Oliver Original Women have a close profile.