Gymkana by Jean Desses: launched in 1960. In USA by 1964. Subtitled 'Eau pour la Toilette'. The name is derived from an equestrian competition.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a leather chypre fragrance for men. Cyclamen essence, Siberian pine essence; rosewood from Brazil; labdanum which gives a strong smell but of a characteristic sweetness; oak moss which, harmonized with patchouli and coumarin, this mixture gives Gykana for elegant men or dynamic women, A happy marriage, a single bottle!
Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Camin.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as a leather chypre fragrance for men. Cyclamen essence, Siberian pine essence; rosewood from Brazil; labdanum which gives a strong smell but of a characteristic sweetness; oak moss which, harmonized with patchouli and coumarin, this mixture gives Gykana for elegant men or dynamic women, A happy marriage, a single bottle!
- Top notes: cyclamen, citrus notes, bergamot, herbs, green notes
- Middle notes: labdanum, patchouli, Siberian pine
- Base notes: tonka bean, vanilla, Brazilian rosewood, oak moss, leather, amber, musk
Bottle:
Presented in a bottle designed by Pierre Camin.
Just got a sealed bottle.When opened and applied...nothing except spirits.....after 20 minutes ecstasy,bloody lovely.
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