from gallivant founder nick steward
The Istanbul story
“With Istanbul, I wanted to translate this feeling of an ancient city, but with a freshness, a modernity. An old luxury and a new confidence. Sometimes clichés are in the popular imagination for all the right reasons. This is the meeting of two continents and two cultures. Coffee, creaminess. Leather. Suede. Spices. Incense. Waking up in Moda - in Asia - crossing the Bosphorus and a balmy night in Karaköy, on the European side.”
The Perfume Notes:
A timeless modern classic. Ambery, woody, spicy
Top: A fresh aromatic opening, with bergamot, cardamom, red thyme
Heart: A woody, aromatic heart, with lavender absolute, Egyptian geranium essence, patchouli heart and sweet myrrh (opoponax) essence
Base: an elegant drydown of sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and 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, and our award-winning 'Best Niche Fragrance' Los Angeles
Nick, the founder of the brand, is proud to work with a group of true artisan makers. 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.
