Le Galion 2014 EDP

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Special for Gentlemen

by David Maruitte

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Le Galion Special for Gentlemen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by David Maruitte. Special for Gentlemen opens with Citron and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Amber, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Birch, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Le Galion's Special for Gentlemen carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A modern reinterpretation of a classic, this amber fougere is a beautiful, elegant scent that offers a touch more substance and staying power than its vintage inspirations. It's a must-try for those who appreciate old-school sophistication with a contemporary twist.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Masculine
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Special for Gentlemen Eau de Parfum 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant and refined character, with moderate sillage and long-lasting performance, makes it perfect for formal events and evening dates. While some find it too formal for casual wear, its balanced composition allows it to be worn in professional settings without being overpowering.

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

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Opening with a bright, zesty burst of citron and bergamot, Special for Gentlemen quickly ushers in a heart of aromatic lavender and warm, spicy cinnamon, softened by the resinous depth of amber and labdanum. The journey culminates in a rich, opulent base where earthy patchouli, smoky birch, and the classic touch of oakmoss intertwine with creamy vanilla and a refined animalic hint of castoreum and opoponax, leaving a sophisticated trail.

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