Gigi

Mandarin zest and coriander spark immediately, bright and almost edible, but Sri Lankan cardamom and pink pepper arrive almost simultaneously with a dry, peppery bite that transforms the citrus from fresh into something more mysteriously spiced. Geranium leaf adds an herbal peppery edge that feels almost slightly green, whilst nutmeg deepens the composition into something that smells less like perfume and more like the contents of an apothecary's shelf.

By the first hour, frankincense becomes the dominant force, creating a smoky, slightly religious quality that renders those initial spices as mere echoes. Oud and sandalwood emerge with creamy, woody textures, whilst white amber and magnolia soften the resinous intensity just enough to prevent the composition from becoming austere, creating instead an almost incense-like atmosphere that feels grounded and contemplative.

The base settles into a warm, slightly powdery cedar and benzoin accord, with musk creating a gentle, skin-like quality that makes Gigi feel intimate rather than projected. By the fourth hour onwards, the fragrance becomes deeply personal, a woody-resinous haze with whispers of violet and sandalwood that clings close rather than announces itself—a fragrance that demands proximity to be fully appreciated.