Atkinsons 1978 EDT

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Ghibli

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Atkinsons Ghibli is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1978. Ghibli opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Pine, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Atkinsons's Ghibli carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A proper gentleman's fragrance from yesteryear, Ghibli screams classic masculinity. It's a bit niche now, but if you appreciate old-school charm, this one's a sophisticated nod to the past.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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Ghibli Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on warm spicy, amber and woody - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its warm spicy and woody character, combined with a sense of classic elegance, makes it suitable for formal settings and date nights. While it's sophisticated enough for some office environments, its distinct, mature scent might be a bit much for casual wear or sporty activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ghibli opens with a bright burst of citrus and sharp aromatics like lavender and clary sage, quickly mellowing into a complex heart. Here, warm cinnamon and verdant pine mingle with floral hints of rose and geranium, underpinned by smooth sandalwood and cedar. The base settles into a rich, mossy embrace of oakmoss and amber, deepened by frankincense and a subtle, musky warmth, finishing with a hint of powdery tonka. It’s spicy, woody, and undeniably classic.

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