JUL ET MAD Paris 2015 Extrait

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Garuda

by Luca Maffei

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JUL ET MAD Paris Garuda is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Luca Maffei. Garuda opens with Bergamot, Orange, Pink Pepper, and Cumin, settles into a heart of Oud, Saffron, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. JUL ET MAD Paris's Garuda carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Garuda is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterpiece of boozy, spicy oud and amber, others struggle with a 'rotten alcohol' opening and medicinal oud. Definitely sample before committing.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Garuda Extrait 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

With strong longevity and sillage, Garuda is too potent for most office environments, but its rich, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events. Its bold nature means it's less suited for casual daytime wear or anything sporty.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a spirited blend of bright bergamot and orange, spiced with pink pepper and a hint of earthy cumin. This quickly deepens into a rich heart where a prominent, woody oud mingles with warm saffron and a distinctly boozy rum accord. The drydown unveils a luxurious base of amber, vanilla, and musky cashmeran, underpinned by robust cedar, vetiver, and a patchouli that ranges from earthy to comfortably soft.

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