Le Galion 2016 EDC

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Cologne

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Le Galion Cologne is a Cologne launched in 2016, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Cologne opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Angelica, Honeysuckle, Galbanum, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Petitgrain. Le Galion's Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A classic-style cologne that does what the name promises: citrus, green herbs and a clean woody finish. It is bright, simple and easy to wear, with galbanum and clary sage adding more bite than a basic lemon splash. A tidy choice for warm days.
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, avoiding any overpowering presence. While suitable for daytime formal events, its weak longevity makes it less ideal for longer occasions or romantic evenings where a stronger, more lasting impression is desired.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange

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

This cologne opens with a bright citrus spread of bergamot, bitter orange and lemon, with orange blossom adding a soft floral note. The heart turns greener and more herbal, with honeysuckle, galbanum, clary sage and angelica giving it some bite and depth. Petitgrain and woody notes close it out, keeping the finish dry and tidy. It is a fresh, citrus-green scent in the traditional cologne mould, light and clean rather than heavy or sweet.

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