Galimard Star Galimard
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Nice is not always the little sister of sh...
The perfume house Galimard usually doesn't fare well in perfume forums. Although the tradition of the company based in Grasse dates back to 1747 according to its website, Galimard has not produced a true classic (unlike its neighbor Molinard with its Habanita). Galimard's fragrance collection largely lacks individuality and distinctiveness. The scents are rather weak in craftsmanship and are not at all "niche"; they tend to pander to mass taste and are often merely (to put it kindly) "reinterpretations" of popular classics.
All of this is true, and there's no way to sugarcoat it (you can guess which fragrance Galimard's women's scent "Galimar" might resemble!). But despite all that, I like some of the Galimard fragrances, especially the one presented here, Galimard Star, which has saved me through many a dreary November day this gray spring.
Galimard Star begins with a full load of fruits that, fortunately, do not come across as artificial or too sweet to me. Identifying the exact fruit notes is usually difficult without referring to the pyramid's notes - are those oranges, mixed red berries with citrus notes, or perhaps cooked raspberries? It doesn't matter; the most important thing for me is that no unpleasant associations with cheap air fresheners or overly aromatic fruit syrups arise, and this expectation is fulfilled by Galimard Star. The top note is zesty-fruity without being cardboard-like, clearly red to orange, and immediately conveys cheerfulness and good spirits.
The heart note is said to smell of cotton and lotus according to the pyramid. Both are fragrance notes that are not stored in my scent experience treasure. Is it because of that, or is the fragrance really constructed this way - I don't know, but I perceive it such that Galimard Star transitions almost immediately from the zesty-fruity top note into the base. I can't identify any possible suspects as cotton or lotus, but I do detect plenty of vanilla, sandalwood, a bit of musk, and also patchouli. However, here too, the fragrance does not become too sweet, but finds a very pleasant balance of vanilla and woody-spicy notes.
The longevity is quite decent for a Galimard fragrance and for a scent in this price segment (Galimard is roughly at drugstore price level), with a medium to decent sillage.
Whether the Galimard Star released in 2009 has a "model" from the mainstream sector, I don't know; if it does, I'm not familiar with that model. In any case, Galimard Star - unlike many other Galimard fragrances - smells quite distinctive. For me, it's not an essential companion, but a very nice feel-good fragrance, especially on gray days.
All of this is true, and there's no way to sugarcoat it (you can guess which fragrance Galimard's women's scent "Galimar" might resemble!). But despite all that, I like some of the Galimard fragrances, especially the one presented here, Galimard Star, which has saved me through many a dreary November day this gray spring.
Galimard Star begins with a full load of fruits that, fortunately, do not come across as artificial or too sweet to me. Identifying the exact fruit notes is usually difficult without referring to the pyramid's notes - are those oranges, mixed red berries with citrus notes, or perhaps cooked raspberries? It doesn't matter; the most important thing for me is that no unpleasant associations with cheap air fresheners or overly aromatic fruit syrups arise, and this expectation is fulfilled by Galimard Star. The top note is zesty-fruity without being cardboard-like, clearly red to orange, and immediately conveys cheerfulness and good spirits.
The heart note is said to smell of cotton and lotus according to the pyramid. Both are fragrance notes that are not stored in my scent experience treasure. Is it because of that, or is the fragrance really constructed this way - I don't know, but I perceive it such that Galimard Star transitions almost immediately from the zesty-fruity top note into the base. I can't identify any possible suspects as cotton or lotus, but I do detect plenty of vanilla, sandalwood, a bit of musk, and also patchouli. However, here too, the fragrance does not become too sweet, but finds a very pleasant balance of vanilla and woody-spicy notes.
The longevity is quite decent for a Galimard fragrance and for a scent in this price segment (Galimard is roughly at drugstore price level), with a medium to decent sillage.
Whether the Galimard Star released in 2009 has a "model" from the mainstream sector, I don't know; if it does, I'm not familiar with that model. In any case, Galimard Star - unlike many other Galimard fragrances - smells quite distinctive. For me, it's not an essential companion, but a very nice feel-good fragrance, especially on gray days.
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Thanks for the tip! Raspberry trophy!