Le Galion Special for Gentlemen
The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and lavender. Citron and bergamot at the top, lavender and amber in the middle and opoponax and vanilla at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Special for Gentlemen notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Le Galion Special for Gentlemen in detail
Le Galion is the house behind Special for Gentlemen.
When in the day to wear Special for Gentlemen
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its lavender side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Amouage Outlands has more depth.
Will people notice Special for Gentlemen?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra spread further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by lavender and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and lavender smells and notes like lavender and opoponax. Less obvious notes include cinnamon and oakmoss.
Other Le Galion perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Sang Bleu, Aesthete and L'ame Perdue.
Special for Gentlemen dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Outlands (7 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (7 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes) and Rayhaan Lion (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Special for Gentlemen?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does Special for Gentlemen last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.