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Gaiac, M. Micallef
Woody · 2005

Gaiac

by M. Micallef
Rating4.2 ★ 793 votes
GenderMen
Year2005
WoodyWarm SpicyVanilla
Best for fallDaytime wear
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
7 notes
topfirst impression
Bergamot
heartthe character
ClovesJasmine
basethe foundation
Guaiac WoodVanillaAmberVetiver

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 6
WoodyWarm SpicyVanillaAmberPowderyAromatic
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Main accords

top 6
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Aromatic

Community profile

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Season
spring
16%
summer
7%
fall
40%
winter
37%
Time of day
day
59%
night
41%

Smells similar

by scent profile
86% match
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85% match
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85% match
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Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotJasmineCloveVanillaAmberVetiverGuaiac Wood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Clove and Guaiac Wood

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In plain words

The main accords of Gaiac are woody and warm spicy. It opens with Bergamot, reveals Cloves and Jasmine at its heart, and dries down to Guaiac Wood and Vanilla. People reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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