Gallivant 2017 EDP

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Brooklyn

by Giorgia Navarra

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Gallivant Brooklyn is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Giorgia Navarra. Brooklyn opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Iris and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Benzoin. Gallivant's Brooklyn carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This citrus and amber fragrance gets a very mixed bag of reviews. Some love its unique, uplifting lemon candy and powdery warmth, while others find it annoyingly synthetic or boring. Definitely one to sample before you buy, it's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Cozy
Brooklyn Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Iris50%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes19%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for office wear and casual outings, though some find it light, needing extra sprays. The citrus and soft amber combination isn't quite right for formal events or a standout date night, but the underlying freshness could work for daytime sport.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Gallivant says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Brooklyn opens with a burst of zesty, candied citrus from lemon, orange, and bergamot, leaning sweet rather than tart. This lively start soon settles into a powdery heart of soft orris and fresh magnolia, evoking a clean, almost papery sensation. The scent deepens into a warm, gently spiced amber, woody, and musky dry-down, with benzoin adding a balsamic sweetness, creating a cosy yet urban warmth.

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