Gentle Fluidity

Gentle Fluidity (Gold) 2019

Gentle Fluidity (Gold) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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A popular perfume by Maison Francis Kurkdjian for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Creamy
Gourmand
Woody

Fragrance Notes

Juniper berryJuniper berry Coriander seedCoriander seed MuskMusk NutmegNutmeg WoodsWoods VanillaVanilla

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Scent
8.11312 Ratings
Longevity
7.91165 Ratings
Sillage
7.31160 Ratings
Bottle
8.51102 Ratings
Value for money
6.7843 Ratings
Submitted by Psotka, last update on 06/08/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Gentle Fluidity" collection.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Gentle Fluidity (Silver) by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, which differs in concentration.

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Reviews

42 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Telekinec

400 Reviews
Telekinec
Telekinec
Helpful Review 5  
Sharp aromatic vanilla with a gin-like accord
I swear I wanted to jump on the hype train and add a Francis Kurkdjian perfume to my collection, but it will not be this one. Really thought I'd love it based on the notes, but on my skin, it's a whole different story.

Vanilla accompanied by a blast of gin accord (probably the alcohol and the juniper berry) at the start. Then I get a strange rose (?) scent that's floral and aromatic, although there's none of it in the notes described (I'm still baffled). After this alien rose ends up leaving, I get sweetness, spices and a hint of woodiness underneath. There's a sharpness in this perfume that's off-putting to me and I just can't get over it. After about an hour or so, aromatics remain while vanilla and musks start peaking through. It's unfortunately not enough to save this perfume that smelled almost like an alcoholic drink.

Maybe it's a skin chemistry thing or maybe it's just the hype train that promised me something that wasn't there. I'm just glad I got to try and and didn't fall for the FOMO because this is definitely not the best vanilla i've smelled out there.
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8
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7
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8
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10
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Hazeljoy

7 Reviews
Hazeljoy
Hazeljoy
2  
Versatile and Dreamy
What a gorgeous scent. I went in to try out BR-540, and was disappointed by the hype. Then, I tried Gentle Fluidity Gold and was in love. I blew through a 3ml decant within about a week and had to order a 35ml. It's a really lovely, smooth, and balanced Vanilla to my nose. There is sweetness, but also warm spiciness (maybe the nutmeg and coriander seeds?), and then something cooler and refreshing in the distance (perhaps the woods and juniper berries?). It is sweet and feminine, with just the right level of complexity to make it feel sophisticated and elegant rather than like an overly young and girly gourmand. It feels confident, beautiful, and overall well-blended. I've gotten a lot of positive comments from my husband on this one.

I think this would make a nice signature if you are a big fan of vanilla fragrances as it seems to work well in most seasons and situations. With thoughtful spraying, I think it would be acceptable in the workplace, but it also works perfectly for leisure and events. There is a cosiness to this fragrance that makes it lovely in cooler weather, but I also found it has a freshness that was lovely on warm days too. I surprisingly found it pleasant and inoffensive while wearing it on a sunny 4-hour hike up a mountain.

It seems to stick around well enough, it would probably last me ~6 hours or so until it becomes closer to a skin scent, but I might top up with a travel sprayer if I want the projection/sillage to be on the stronger side. 2-3 sprays is average for me with most fragrances. With GFG I find myself generally aiming for 3, but 4 if I'm really hoping to make it last for a night out. I also tend to try to get a bit in my hair and clothes as it lasts a lot better this way.

I don't think this fragrance is particularly challenging, I think it's just a really well-executed vanilla that a lot of people will enjoy. It's not a fragrance that screams for attention, it's not a fragrance that takes you on a journey or leaves you stunned by its uniqueness, but it is definitely not basic. It's poised and put-together, but still somehow feels effortless.
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ArkangeL

152 Reviews
ArkangeL
ArkangeL
3  
Inviting
I grasp why so many people enjoy Gentle Fluidity Gold. It is a mild vanilla and safe selection from the house of Francis Kurkdjian. I find it subtle and winsome. It's warm, yet fresh with cool spices so it's not entirely about vanilla. Coriander is cilantro seeds, so this note mingled with juniper contributes to the fresh aspect. This freshness lingers behind the warmth that dominates the composition. The presence of juniper and coriander also keeps the fragrance very natural rather than gourmand; a factor that makes this seasonally versatile. Gentle Fluidity Gold is effortlessly approachable, inviting and easy to wear. How does this differ from Gentle Fluidity Silver? The note pyramid is reversed to give the opposite effect. Same notes, different contrast. Yin & Yang so to speak, or day & night. A very ingenious technique that I respect and appreciate.
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7
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Partyfleece

4 Reviews
Partyfleece
Partyfleece
1  
Elegant but Too Powdery for Me
When I first smelled this in the boutique I thought it was an end game easy full bottle purchase for me, but I took a travel size just to be sure, and I'm really glad I did.

At first spray I get pleasant vanilla and a huge hit of powder. After about 5 minutes the powdery note just takes over on me, and the vanilla fades completely to a skin scent. I don't feel like it projects the way I want at all.

After 6 hours it is essentially gone unless I go hunting for it on my wrists.

It is elegant and sophisticated, but the powder makes it too mature smelling for me. There are other more interesting elegant vanillas that I'd rather have full bottles of. Van Cleef's Orchidee Vanille is a much more interesting powdery gourmand vanilla to me.

I don't get the juniper notes at all and I don't get the spices. I like GF gold, but I don't like it enough to splurge for a full bottle. Not a super remarkable vanilla fragrance to me.
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Banjeekundt

102 Reviews
Banjeekundt
Banjeekundt
2  
Luxury in a bottle
This is an interesting perfume. It doesn't have as much of a 'journey' as other fragrances, with clear distinctions between the top, middle and base notes. Instead, the scent remains largely the same from first spray to when it fades—other than the loss of the peppery/spicy notes—sweet and musky.

It starts out sweet and powdery with the vanilla, as well as peppery and crisp from the coriander, nutmeg and juniper. After a while, the spicier notes fade and the vanilla and amber take the main stage, with the musk more so emerging too—adding a nice depth to the perfume.

This fragrance reminds me of what I imagine those perfumed powder puffs women use in older movies would smell like. Sweet, powdery, rich.
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NanaafromghaNanaafromgha 8 months ago
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10
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7.5
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No one has mentioned how it REALLY depends on your chemistry. It’s a powdery coriander bomb on me, but an inviting, dreamy vanilla on others
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AethersongAethersong 5 months ago
Smells a bit like a 3 in 1 men's bodywash with a name like "ULTRA MUSCLE EXPLOSION".
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LbjohnsonLbjohnson 1 year ago
8
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7
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10
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This smells like a walk in the woods after Christmas dinner.
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ItchynoseItchynose 6 years ago
8.5
Scent
Beautifully luscious musky vanilla in the opening with a smooth ambery drydown. Sweet, sensual, slightly feminine.
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TrueFruitsTrueFruits 1 year ago
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Wifey material :) My future wife would have this in her collection in her entire life for sure. Sweet vanilla and creamy, elegant women.
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RisingChaosRisingChaos 3 years ago
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A glass of gin & tonic garnished with a little wooden plate of vanilla pods, warm resins, and tiny dusting of spices floating on top.
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FreshKatsuFreshKatsu 2 years ago
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8
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6.5
Scent
Sweet & spicy vanilla that is smooth and airy. It's the sultry night time version of GF Silver. Almost gourmond like a spiced custard
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GeorgeReidGeorgeReid 2 years ago
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7
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8
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8.5
Scent
A sweet and boozy fragrance for the cooler months of the year. It's a well-done scent, but not sure if it is worth the premium price tag.
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PontryaginPontryagin 1 year ago
2
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Not a fan of the booziness/spice.
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Dali1305Dali1305 1 year ago
Smells like lip balm
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