Gambit
Clove opens Gambit with a sharp, photo-realistic spice note that petitgrain and lavender take several minutes to soften. Cardamom in the heart extends the spice register while geranium Madagascar and mimosa add a rounded, slightly green quality. Patchouli and sandalwood in the base are dry and considered, ambrostar giving the finish a warm, ambery persistence that outlasts everything else.
Why We Carry This
A calculated sacrifice of the conventional opening: most wearers will reach past the clove before the composition shows its full hand. Those who hold give it time find a cardamom-patchouli base worth the patience.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Black Pepper
Heart notes: Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary, Clary Sage
Base notes: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Cedarwood
Character
Accords: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Green, Warm Spicy
Perfumer: Carlos Vinales
Launched: 2023