Gallivant 2017 EDP

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London

by Karine Chevallier

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Gallivant London is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Chevallier. London opens with Violet Leaf and Cucumber, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Gallivant's London carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

London is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, pairing fresh, dewy rose and cucumber with a striking leather base. Some find it innovative and evocative of a rainy London day, others simply can't get past the 'barnyard' leather or 'band-aid' notes. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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London Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cucumber54%
Violet Leaf46%
Heartas listed
Rose66%
Iris34%
Baseas listed
Leather36%
Cedar23%
Patchouli21%
Sandalwood21%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and fresh yet interesting profile make it suitable for casual daytime wear, but the distinct leather might be too polarising for formal settings. Reviewers often mention wearing it during the day or on rainy spring days, fitting for offices where strong sillage isn't an issue.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

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

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About

Gallivant's London opens with a surprisingly juicy, aquatic burst of cucumber and violet leaf, quickly unfurling into a heart of delicate, dewy rose. But don't expect a gentle floral; a prominent, almost animalic leather note entwines with earthy patchouli, grounded by warm sandalwood and cedar in the drydown. It's a contrast of wet freshness and lived-in grit.

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Where to buy

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