Maison Gabriella Chieffo 2014 EDP

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Lye

by Maurizio Cerizza

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Maison Gabriella Chieffo Lye is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Maurizio Cerizza. Lye opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Incense, settles into a heart of Leather and Iris, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Opoponax. Maison Gabriella Chieffo's Lye carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Lye is a divisive one. Some zero-rated it, others called it a masterpiece. For the right nose, it's a bright, radiating amber with a complex interplay of contrasts - sun-drenched clothes, wet earth, and hints of underlying darkness. For others, it's simply 'Not a Perfume'.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Lye Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense45%
Bergamot28%
Lemon27%
Heartas listed
Iris64%
Leather36%
Baseas listed
Opoponax66%
Patchouli34%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting amber character make it suitable for a date or casual wear, being pleasant and not overpowering. While it has an elegant feel, the resinous warmth might be a bit too much for a formal setting for some, and it's definitely not for sport.

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

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

Lye opens with a sharp, almost boozy incense, brightened by a zesty bergamot and lemon. This transitions into a creamy, slightly powdery iris, interwoven with the subtle, skin-like texture of leather. The base settles into a warm, earthy patchouli and rich opoponax, creating a sophisticated amber aura that feels both radiant and grounding.

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