02/06/2017
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Rickbr
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Gaiac Mystique
Like all the other maisons who realized they were losing sales to the niche sector, Givenchy launched in 2014 its collection of more exclusive, sophisticated and, of course, more expensive perfumes. The focus relies on the portrait of the preciousness of materials, a haute couture approach brought to the world of perfumery in this type of collection.
Basically, the brand is following the market both in concept and in olfactory tendencies and Gaiac Mystique reflects this well. Its theme is more romantic than dark and its aroma is a kind of semi gourmand and incense iris that came into fashion after the success that Dior Homme made throughout its life. The brand does not disclose which perfumer has created Gaiac Mystique , but the signature itself seems typical of Daniela Andrier, especially the work that Andrier did for the exclusive collection of another label also managed by LVMH - Bvlgari.
Although the focus is on Gaiac's wood, Gaiac Mystique is more of an iris scent than Gaiac itself. Here we have the construction of a slightly powdery and creamy iris, complemented by touches of vanilla and tonka bean. The Gaiac confers its sweetish woody creaminess, but as everything is done to appear linear and homogeneous its ends up not standing out so much. What is most noticeable here is a smoky, slightly fresh incense nuance, something that seems to pass between the elemi and the frankincense and which seems to be present just to give the mystical touch promised by the name.
Overall, Gaiac Mystique fulfills what is expected of an exclusive collection, but Givenchy arrived late in this field; thus it does not have much margin to stand out from what has already been done and this is reflected in the perfume itself. It is a chic and pleasant olfactory aura, but a "haute chic" with no remarkable personality.
Basically, the brand is following the market both in concept and in olfactory tendencies and Gaiac Mystique reflects this well. Its theme is more romantic than dark and its aroma is a kind of semi gourmand and incense iris that came into fashion after the success that Dior Homme made throughout its life. The brand does not disclose which perfumer has created Gaiac Mystique , but the signature itself seems typical of Daniela Andrier, especially the work that Andrier did for the exclusive collection of another label also managed by LVMH - Bvlgari.
Although the focus is on Gaiac's wood, Gaiac Mystique is more of an iris scent than Gaiac itself. Here we have the construction of a slightly powdery and creamy iris, complemented by touches of vanilla and tonka bean. The Gaiac confers its sweetish woody creaminess, but as everything is done to appear linear and homogeneous its ends up not standing out so much. What is most noticeable here is a smoky, slightly fresh incense nuance, something that seems to pass between the elemi and the frankincense and which seems to be present just to give the mystical touch promised by the name.
Overall, Gaiac Mystique fulfills what is expected of an exclusive collection, but Givenchy arrived late in this field; thus it does not have much margin to stand out from what has already been done and this is reflected in the perfume itself. It is a chic and pleasant olfactory aura, but a "haute chic" with no remarkable personality.
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