Genny 1987 EDT

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Genny

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Genny Genny is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1987. Genny opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Magnolia, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Genny's Genny carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A potent 80s chypre that's either a bewitching, powerful beast or a dated echo of its former self, depending on which vintage you snag. Prepare for a divisive, magnetic scent experience.
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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Feminine
  • Mysterious
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Genny 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong longevity and sillage, Genny is best suited for situations where its presence can be appreciated without overwhelming, making it a good fit for formal events or evening dates. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting, but some find it suitable for day wear.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Genny opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot, quickly sharpened by a hint of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a rich, classic floral bouquet where magnolia, rose, and lily of the valley intertwine, creating a sophisticated and somewhat heady accord. The dry down settles into a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood, enveloped by a comforting, clean musk, leaving a lasting, elegant trail.

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