State of Mind 2019 EDP

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French Gallantry

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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State of Mind French Gallantry is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. French Gallantry opens with Black Tea, Tomato Leaf, and Basil, settles into a heart of Oregano, Bay Leaf, Sage, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Leather, Animalic, Heliotrope, and Amberwood. State of Mind's French Gallantry carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and compelling, French Gallantry is a chameleon of a scent; initially aggressive and green, it settles into an intriguing herbal warmth. It's a love-it-or-leave-it kind of fragrance, not for the faint of heart but utterly captivating for those who appreciate its unique journey.
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French Gallantry 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
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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage mean it's present without being overwhelming, making it suitable for date nights or more formal events where you want to make an impression. The unique, almost culinary herbal opening might be a bit too daring for a conservative office environment, but it transitions beautifully for evening wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

French Gallantry opens with a raw, almost feral blast of crushed tomato leaf and verdant basil, sharp and unapologetic. This bold greenness gradually softens, giving way to an aromatic heart where oregano, thyme, and sage mingle like sun-baked herbs in a wild garden. A smoky, dry black tea note weaves through, grounding the herbaceous intensity. The drydown unveils a sophisticated blend of smooth leather, warm amberwood, and a hint of powdery heliotrope, culminating in a complex, subtly animalic embrace that lingers on the skin.

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