London-based niche line Gallivant will launch Bukhara, the latest in their series of “urban exploration” fragrances, later this month…
Gallivant Los Angeles ~ fragrance review
This week I’ve been “traveling” cross-country with the niche line Gallivant, from Brooklyn (where I spend much of my time in real life) to Los Angeles (a place I’ve never actually visited). Los Angeles is the latest “urban exploration” fragrance from Gallivant and it’s described as “a hot and sensual woody floral, cooled with a marine breeze.” It was developed by perfumer Karine Chevallier and features notes of eucalyptus, clary sage, mandarin, pineapple, narcissus, tuberose, cade, guaiac, nagarmotha, musks and heliotrope.
I like Gallivant’s note about Los Angeles being “a neon floral fragrance,” since it feels fabulously artificial…
Los Angeles
A quick inspiration video for Gallivant Los Angeles. Then below the jump, brand founder Nick Steward talks about the fragrance.
Gallivant Los Angeles ~ new fragrance
London-based niche line Gallivant has launched Los Angeles, a new addition to their series of “urban exploration” fragrances…
Gallivant Tokyo ~ fragrance review
Independent fragrance brand Gallivant recently launched Tokyo, a “zingy, spicy, woody fragrance” that’s a tribute to kōdō, the Japanese “way of incense.” Tokyo’s notes include yuzu, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom and wasabi; hinoki, cedarwood, incense, iris, rose and nutmeg; and amber, sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli. It was developed for Gallivant by perfumer Nicholas Bonneville.
I’ve had luck trying Gallivant’s fragrances in the past, with Brooklyn and Amsterdam becoming my personal favorites from the line. Even when something from Gallivant doesn’t match my personal taste, I can appreciate its smart sensibility. Tokyo fits the Gallivant house style: it’s gender-neutral, appropriate for a variety of occasions, and accented with an intriguing blend of spices…