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John Galliano 2008 EDT

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John Galliano

by Christine Nagel , Aurélien Guichard

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John Galliano John Galliano is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Christine Nagel and Aurélien Guichard. John Galliano opens with Angelica, Bergamot, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Violet, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. John Galliano's John Galliano carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

This is wonderfully unsettling, divisive, and unique. A dark, powdery incense affair with goth sensibilities and a heavy dose of theatrical drama. Absolutely not a safe blind buy, some will adore its melancholic charm, others will find it utterly unwearable.
  • Mysterious
  • Gothic
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Classic
John Galliano Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With strong sillage and remarkable longevity, this intense and idiosyncratic scent is too much for an office or casual wear. It's best reserved for date nights or evenings out where its dramatic, dark floral character can truly shine, fitting well with a formal, perhaps unconventional, aesthetic.

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John Galliano EDP opens with a sharp, almost medicinal aldehydic kick, quickly plunging into a dramatic heart of powdery iris and violet, underscored by a surprising cola-like sweetness. Rose and peony add a hint of bruised softness, while a rich, smoky incense weaves through from top to bottom, creating a gothic, vintage makeup-bag vibe. The dry-down is a sensual blend of amber, musk, and patchouli, retaining that signature dusty incensy violet.