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Sir Gallahad Isabey 2017

Version from 2017

7.9 / 10 113 Ratings

A popular perfume by Isabey for men, released in 2017. The scent is floral-creamy. It was last marketed by Panouge.
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Main accords

Floral

Creamy

Sweet

Spicy

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Gardenia

Crocus

Italian mandarin orange

Heart Notes

Gardenia

Jasmine sambac

Frankincense

Base Notes

Blond tobacco Amber

Amber

Vetiver

Perfumers

Jean Jacques, Catherine Selig

Ratings

Scent

7.9113 Ratings

Longevity

7.598 Ratings

Sillage

6.997 Ratings

Bottle

7.988 Ratings

Value for money

7.332 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 12/21/2025.

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Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/13/2025

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Taurus
1178 Reviews

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Taurus

Very helpful Review 12

Knights Without Fear and Blame

Sir Galahad, known as the "flawless" knight of the Arthurian Round Table, comes with a beautiful bouquet full of gardenias, crocus, and a hint of jasmine. Accordingly, the opening is floral-heavy, yet still masculine enough, with the crocus shifting between timid saffron tones and creaminess.

And in this creaminess, I mean to perceive a slight trace of almonds. Along with that, a tiny splash of mandarin that hardly makes an impact. Frankincense is also used sparingly, while tobacco and amber notes appear quietly but noticeably. One could also say that "Sir Galahad" warmly and naturally does his "job," without being too sweet or overly intrusive.

This noble knight is thus anything but testosterone-driven or overly masculine, but rather completely pure with heart and mind, for after all, he is the one who finds the Holy Grail and even carries a unicorn as his heraldic animal.

Accordingly, "Sir Galahad" neither needs an oversized longevity nor an exaggerated projection, but convinces with a gracefully pure aura without coming across as a harmless clean scent. However, I must admit that especially at the beginning, the performance reveals enormous potential, but then diminishes after a short time. For regular use, it is quite pleasant if one focuses more on quality and inner values.

It's just a pity that it has since been discontinued and I have no comparison to the original version from 1924. It would have been interesting.

11/15/2022

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

DuftFlasher
35 Reviews

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DuftFlasher

9

To fall asleep. Really now?

I got to know Sir Gallahad a few years ago, but rather by chance. After a perfume order, the accompanying greeting card was sprayed with this scent that enveloped the entire package in a fine floral-powdery veil. The fragrance, which I had not known until then, immediately reminded me of something very pleasant from the past. Something I can't describe, but which captivated me immensely. For me, it is privately beautiful, and I immediately ordered the bottle - which really doesn't happen often for me!

Sir Gallahad by Isabey Paris is very floral and, in my opinion, a spring fragrance. Crocus and gardenia in the opening make it particularly appealing to me, as I usually see these notes only in feminine fragrances. Jasmine, tobacco, and amber make it increasingly creamy and pleasing in the dry down. Longevity and sillage are moderate and perfectly fine for my purposes - which I will elaborate on shortly.

The packaging and the bottle are something different and I like them very much. The glass is heavy and thick, the cap and the glass have a frosted design that I also really appreciate. Creamy, slightly powdery, and especially very floral at the beginning - that is Sir Gallahad for me. It's actually not my usual style.

I hardly wear this fragrance outside, but only for myself at home, and I sleep with Sir Gallahad! There, I've said it :-)

I never thought I would own a sleep fragrance. Here it is now. It has something very comforting and soothing for me. I spray my bedding with it - especially in spring. By now, I also do this in other seasons, just whenever I feel like it.

I can't tell you exactly what fascinates me about this scent. But many who deal with perfume surely know this feeling. Some things are simply not tangible or describable in words. That's how I feel about Sir Gallahad.

12/10/2017

8.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Yatagan
416 Reviews

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Yatagan

Top Review 63

In Search of the Holy Grail

Uncommented Scents No. 110

Don't worry! This comment is not the next unreflective panegyric on a fragrance that the author perceives as the Holy Grail, suggesting a blind purchase to the reader and risking disappointment afterward. The title refers solely to the name of the fragrance, namely the Grail Knight Galahad (here: Sir Gallahad), who in the legend ultimately finds and holds the Grail. Furthermore, the name alludes to an older predecessor fragrance from the house of Isabey from 1924, about which, in my opinion, not much more is known. It was apparently also a men's fragrance (no surprise with that name) and likely did not smell as floral as the 2017 version. Notably, the use of crocus (related to saffron: In the translation, some references mention crocus, which the color of the liquid would also suggest, while others mention saffron, which I do not perceive here) is particularly striking, as it is found in only three other men's fragrances and thus ranks among the most exotic scent notes. Whether in this case the flowers (there are fragrant varieties) or other plant parts, such as the root, are processed, I cannot say. In any case, this fragrance presents a quirky herb-floral aura that somewhat resembles violet. However, since the fragrance also contains gardenia (strongly) and jasmine (barely identifiable), it is likely a floral blend that I cannot further differentiate, but it gradually becomes sweeter towards the base.

I also find it striking that the mention of incense and tobacco can hardly be verified. The fragrance has neither a strong smoky character nor does the typically aromatic scent of tobacco play a significant role. It may be that these are nuances that contribute more to the overall impression. The same applies to other often dominant scent notes like vetiver or amber. Everything comes together in a harmonious overall picture of a herb-floral mélange that is by no means clearly masculine. At no time does one get the impression that synthetic fragrance substances dominate; everything feels quite natural.

Sir Gallahad is more of a minstrel than a sword-swinger and certainly also an option for the ladies at court. A beautiful, new accent in the tableau of men's fragrances and therefore worth a test. It would certainly be worthwhile to research the old version of Sir Gallahad from 1924. Perhaps there is at least a spiritual kinship. I will set out on the search for the Grail. Anyone who can show me the way is warmly invited to join me, noble knights!