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Ghalia Linho 2004

7.8 / 10 35 Ratings
A popular perfume by Jinx for women and men, released in 2004. The scent is spicy-gourmand. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Gourmand
Sweet
Woody
Smoky

Fragrance Notes

EspressoEspresso CaramelCaramel HazelnutHazelnut RumRum Tonka beanTonka bean

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.835 Ratings
Longevity
8.229 Ratings
Sillage
8.030 Ratings
Bottle
6.725 Ratings
Submitted by ExUser, last update on 09/14/2021.

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Espresso Royale: all inclusive coffee break!
Generously dosed espresso coffee nectar with a decent dash of Tia Maria liqueur along with a hazelnut pastry: un unprecedented all inclusive/all gender coffee sensation!
After spraying some Espresso Royale by Sébastiane, my need for coffee is practically gone: never tried drugs in my life, let alone used, but when we talk about methadone as a means of fighting addiction, I see the same phenomenon happening with this syrupy coffee aroma essence ... one shot and away goes my need for my favo dark & comforting substance (not really, ha ha)
Note: Along with coffee beans, caramel and hazelnut are also very present, so it reminds me instantly of Starbucks meetings with my friends: ladies, shall we?
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Chnokfir

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Game Over After Four Minutes
Imagine a highly esteemed and equally revered perfume expert slipping you an anonymous sample for a blind tasting, with a subtle hint at a shared fragrance preference. This piques interest and raises hopes. Well, yes, ... yes, well, ...

Unfortunately, at the blind tasting, instead of the original bottle, there is only a plain plastic tube. It's a pity, really, but then again, not so much, because the bottle is a standard square from the shelf with a simple black cap. The whole thing is adorned with a plain label without any particular embellishment. Apparently, there is no outer box offered at all. That's fine, in this small one-man operation, everything is reduced to the essentials.

The name of the perfume reduces it as well. Yes, this is what a good espresso smells like. Full coffee aroma. Even if the inclined Italian barista is crossing himself and sending up prayers to heaven, sugar has not been spared here either. Yes, this is that fusion of coffee and caramel that I love so much. But if you inhale the scent a little deeper and longer, unfortunately, some unpleasant undertones come through. On one hand, there is a bitter rum note with sharp edges that I really do not enjoy. Additionally, other bitter and smoky notes emerge, as if one had not added a little water, milk, or cream to the caramel while stirring constantly, but had instead burned two pounds of sugar over high heat for several hours until the pot glowed white, simultaneously melting the plastic handles.

This usually leads to a major kitchen renovation. Since I cannot do that with my nose, I prematurely aborted the blind tasting after less than five minutes and subjected my affected hand to an extensive ritual washing with all sorts of grease-dissolving substances.

Yes, the scent is strong, radiates very well, and certainly has an appealing longevity. Unfortunately, I find it lacks balance between sweet and harsh notes. Nevertheless, I can imagine the scent on both a woman and a man.

Should I be upset with my buddy for olfactorily hitting me over the head like this? No, let’s share the love for sweetened coffee, and he has shown me the somewhat rougher version of this passion. Let him enjoy it. Meanwhile, I will indulge myself with Montale's "Intense Cafe" and Kerosene's "Follow." Yes, I find those much more to my liking.
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Pluto

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Top Review 23  
The Search for THE Coffee Scent...
I have a fondness for the scent of coffee; the aroma of aromatic coffee draws me in like a magnet. I also enjoy drinking it, either pure or with frothed milk, but please not sweetened, unless it's espresso. And no *coffee enhancers* like caramel or hazelnut syrup, etc. Sweet treats in the form of a piece of chocolate, a champagne truffle cream cake, or a Charlotte Royal with raspberry purée can certainly be enjoyed with coffee. So it’s no surprise that I have been on the lookout for a perfume that matches my idea of a "coffee scent" for some time now. To start, none has completely convinced me so far. However, a shower cream from Yves Rocher called “Coffee Bean” comes quite close to my vision, unfortunately, it is not available as a fragrance.

Now to Espresso, finally a scent that truly smells intense and authentic like a strong, jet-black, sweetened espresso. Close your eyes, a drop on the table, and I would believe someone has served me a strong espresso with a teaspoon of sugar. Next to it lies a caramel crisp, a vanilla toffee to savor, and in the ashtray, a little cigarette is steaming. This is all wonderful and fine, but the smoke from the cigarette becomes stronger and more resinous... Eyes open, the dream is over. A fine, woody-spicy scent that unfortunately becomes too smoky for me, what a pity. And by the way, I don’t find it as sweet during the second test as indicated in the pie chart.

Espresso Royale is unisex and can be worn year-round - except in very hot temperatures - I rate its longevity and sillage as medium. Those who like coffee and a strong smoky note will be well served here. However, my search for the ultimate coffee scent continues.

Many thanks to Angua for the sample.
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First, I rushed two espressos, then went to the cinema alone (nobody goes out in this heat anyway ;) and after a lot of popcorn, wild kissing.
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9 years ago
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Do you know those hard candies with coffee flavor? And those chocolate cubes filled with espresso? Add some rum - and a bit of smoke! Delicious!
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Wonderful sugar and coffee notes. Unfortunately, the caramel with the rum burned for hours and became bitter to the point of nausea - what a shame!
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It must have been a very early coffee scent back then, and then sweetly flavored instead of stylishly subtle.
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10 years ago
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One third coffee, one third gingerbread, one third sweetener.
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Finally, a coffee scent that truly lives up to its name. Initially very, very sweet. Then bitter coffee with caramel and roasted notes.
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First a full coffee kick, then it becomes increasingly nutty-sweet. Somehow it reminds me of mocha cake with roasted hazelnuts.
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It smells like when my Bialetti burns coffee. The burnt hazelnut on caramel isn't bad, but the burnt note is annoying.
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Double espresso with sugar, a splash of cream, garnished with caramel crisp and vanilla toffee, plus a Camel, delicious!!!
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Yes, it fits! You dip the gingerbread heart filled with rum into a cup of espresso! What you then 'bite off' is what you smell here..
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