Gritti 2012 EDP

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Damascus

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Gritti Damascus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Damascus opens with Orange, Neroli, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Tobacco, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Gritti's Damascus carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is an ancient, wise scent that transports you through time. A genuinely unique, classy offering that's more about whispers than shouts. If you're looking for something truly different and evocative, this is it.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Clean
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Damascus Eau de Parfum 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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for evenings and formal events without being overwhelming. The complex and refined character, noted by reviewers as 'classy' and 'formal', supports its higher scores for date nights and formal wear, while its unique profile might be too distinctive for a typical office setting.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Damascus opens with a sophisticated burst of orange and neroli, quickly warmed by a dry, spicy cinnamon that avoids any cloying sweetness. This transitions into a rich heart where dark tobacco and earthy myrrh blend seamlessly with creamy sandalwood, evoking a sense of weathered grandeur. The journey concludes with a deep, complex base of resinous amber and grounding patchouli, creating a scent that feels both ancient and remarkably refined.

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