Gleam Perfume 2023 Extrait

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Kensington

by Luca Gritti

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Gleam Perfume Kensington is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Luca Gritti. Kensington opens with Oud and Ginger, settles into a heart of Tea, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Gleam Perfume's Kensington carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kensington is a bit of a mixed bag; some will love its dirty-tea-oud combo, others will find it just a touch too 'much'. It's not a safe blind-buy, so make sure to test it on your skin before committing.
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Kensington Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud60%
Ginger40%
Heartas listed
Tea100%
Baseas listed
Amber60%
Patchouli40%

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:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The prominent oud and spicy notes make this a bolder scent less suited for an office environment. However, its sophisticated and somewhat mysterious character, particularly the tea and amber drydown, can work well for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement.

Ingredients and allergens

/ INGRÉDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, ACETYL CEDRENE, ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BETA- CARYOPHYLLENE, CANANGA ODORATA OIL / EXTRACT, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, PINENE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ROSE FLOWER OIL / EXTRACT, ROSE KETONES, TERPINEOL, TERPINOLENE, VANILLIN. 75% VOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Kensington opens with a blast of sharp oud, softened paradoxically by the zesty warmth of ginger. This quickly morphs into a verdant, smoky black tea heart, lending a clean, green freshness that balances the initial intensity. The base settles into a rich, earthy patchouli and a creamy amber, providing a long-lasting, warm spicy finish that can be a bit 'dirty' for some.

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