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Gallivant Los Angeles ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 22 August 2019 8 Comments

This week I’ve been “traveling” cross-country with the niche line Gallivant, from Brooklyn (where I spend much of my time in real life) to Los Angeles (a place I’ve never actually visited). Los Angeles is the latest “urban exploration” fragrance from Gallivant and it’s described as “a hot and sensual woody floral, cooled with a marine breeze.” It was developed by perfumer Karine Chevallier and features notes of eucalyptus, clary sage, mandarin, pineapple, narcissus, tuberose, cade, guaiac, nagarmotha, musks and heliotrope.

I like Gallivant’s note about Los Angeles being “a neon floral fragrance,” since it feels fabulously artificial…

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Los Angeles

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2019 Leave a Comment

A quick inspiration video for Gallivant Los Angeles. Then below the jump, brand founder Nick Steward talks about the fragrance.

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Gallivant Los Angeles ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 14 August 2019 7 Comments

London-based niche line Gallivant has launched Los Angeles, a new addition to their series of “urban exploration” fragrances…

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Gallivant Tokyo ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 28 September 2018 13 Comments

Independent fragrance brand Gallivant recently launched Tokyo, a “zingy, spicy, woody fragrance” that’s a tribute to kōdō, the Japanese “way of incense.” Tokyo’s notes include yuzu, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom and wasabi; hinoki, cedarwood, incense, iris, rose and nutmeg; and amber, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli. It was developed for Gallivant by perfumer Nicholas Bonneville.

I’ve had luck trying Gallivant’s fragrances in the past, with Brooklyn and Amsterdam becoming my personal favorites from the line. Even when something from Gallivant doesn’t match my personal taste, I can appreciate its smart sensibility. Tokyo fits the Gallivant house style: it’s gender-neutral, appropriate for a variety of occasions, and accented with an intriguing blend of spices…

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Gallivant Tokyo ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 23 August 2018 9 Comments

London-based niche line Gallivant has launched Tokyo, a new addition to their series of “urban exploration” fragrances….

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