Le Galion 1937 Extrait

F ££ Acquired

Sortilège

by Paul Vacher

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Le Galion Sortilège is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 1937, created by Paul Vacher. Sortilège opens with Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Mimosa, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Le Galion's Sortilège carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Sortilège is a glamorous classic, evoking old-world elegance. It is undeniably grown-up and luxurious, but some might find its aldehydic floral punch a touch dated.
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Sortilège 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its decidedly formal and elegant character, make Sortilège ideal for special occasions and evening wear. It might be a bit too grand for casual or office settings, where a more subdued scent is generally preferred.

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

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

Sortilège unfurls with a dazzling, almost Champagne-like burst of aldehydes, intertwined with the rich, heady sweetness of ylang-ylang and the fresh greenness of lily of the valley. As it settles, a lush bouquet of rose, iris, and jasmine emerges, creating a smooth, sophisticated floral heart. The dry down is a warm, velvety embrace of musk, amber, and creamy sandalwood, underpinned by an earthy whisper of vetiver, leaving a lingering trail of refined beauty.

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