The Istanbul Story
“Sometimes clichés are in the popular imagination for all the right reasons. This is the meeting place of continents and cultures. The metropolis at the crossroads".
Coffee, creaminess. Leather. Suede. Spices. Incense. Waking up in Moda, crossing the Bosphorus and a balmy night in Karaköy.
Top Notes: bergamot, cardamom, red thyme
Heart Notes: lavender absolute, egyptian geranium essence, patchouli heart, sweet myrrh (opoponax) essence
Base Notes: sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, amber, musks
Meet the maker
Parisian Karine Chevallier has more than two decades of experience as a perfumer, including at Guerlain. She's the creator of Berlin, Buenos Aires, the much-loved Istanbul, Art & Olfaction Awards Finalist London, our award-winning 'Best Niche Fragrance' Los Angeles and Tel Aviv.
Nick, the founder of the brand, is proud to work with a group of true artisan markers. And the most original, fun and interesting perfumers in the fragrance business.
GALLIVANT's products are all handmade in Britain. In East London, Kent, and the Cotswolds.