Gigi (2008)
by Ayala Moriel

This opens with the honey-like note of kewda attar, & then a green, but creamy gardenia comes into play. The strange woody note that l notice in Ayala's other florals begins to show itself, but thankfully withdraws, to be replaced by a lovely musky vanilla in the drydown. This has slightly better longevity on me than Ayala's fragrances usually do, & is one of my favourites of hers. Sweet, warm, playful & sexy.

8th February, 2011.

Gigi starts out as a bubblegum-sweet floral with a hint of fresh greenery.

On the skin, the vanilla-tuberose sweetness is greeted by dry woods and resinous incense. I can pick up on the cardamom, an interestingly perfect note to include in this scent. The sweet mandarin swirls in nicely, a juicy note without the sharp zing of citrus

As Gigi dries down a bit more, it more closely resembles the qualities of gardenia with its candied, bright, creamy softness. It's a fun interpretation of gardenia - riding the same wavelength while being unique.

A warm, young, sunshine scent!

19th July, 2008.