The Tokyo Story
“What I am trying to evoke with this fragrance is that special feeling of early morning Tokyo. The air is humid and misty. Wandering the back streets, electric cables overhead, everything is tranquil and surprisingly quiet – like being in a village with small wooden houses.
I also wanted to capture the tastes of izakaya eateries, fruits, spices, wasabi – sour and sweet – a zing on your tongue.
The earthy dampness of potted plants outside shrines and wooden temples. It’s refined, spiritual - sandalwood and smoky incense. A calm elegance amid the big city neon energy."
Top Notes: A citrusy, spicy head of yuzu, bergamot, black pepper and cardamom, electrified with a dash of wasabi
Heart Notes: A woody heart of hinoki, cedarwood, orris root, nutmeg, rose and incense
Base Notes: A base of amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver
Meet the maker
For Tokyo (another award-winning perfume!), we work with Paris-based Nicolas Bonneville. He’s created fragrances for Acqua di Parma, L’Atelier Givenchy and cult Parisian house Astier de Villatte.
Nicolas was the pupil of Master Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, and also trained under Françoise Caron.
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.