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 floral-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Gothic
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Classic
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John Galliano 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 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.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

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.

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