Zeste de Gingembre

Sparkling, Zesty fresh ginger. Super refreshing - male or female - great for summer... The most successful Ginger scent so far beating its closet competitor from Byredo - Chembur - which I also love - easily surpassing it for longevity and Sillage which for a scent of this type is very very hard to do! Not that this is a walloping stinker of a perfume but golly it’s sublime and gives me decent wafts hours later... The fresh opening buoyed by some airy citrus dried down to a slightly earthy feel dirtied by the cardamom. A very pleasant FB blind buy. If you want a great natural unadulterated ginger that smells like a perfume rather than a ‘natural oil’ then this is a must. Surely the gourmand of the year?

This fragrance captured my heart from the first spritz. It feels like a visit to a luxurious spa, simultaneously balancing and energizing. I can see why some might find it too simple, but I appreciate its minimalism—ginger, citrus, and a subtle base. If you love ginger, this is a gem; it shines in all its glory without being overshadowed by other notes. Though it has a light and citrusy profile, be careful with the dosage—too many sprays can make the ginger overly sweet and cloying, especially in the summer. I enjoy pairing it with Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Jo Malone) or Un Jardin en Méditerranée (Hermes).

James Heeley is a magician. I don't like ginger, at all. Yet this is by far my favorite from not only the discovery set, but from all the perfumes I've tried in the last 10 years. Zesty, crisp, refreshing, a classy modern scent. His perfumes are never boring, but with this one he really hit it out of the park. I have a secret weapon whenever I feel overwhelmed: I listen to When the levee breaks from Led Zeppelin. Fires me up, and I feel I can conquer the world. Now I have a perfume matching.

I got a sample of this and I'm in love! It's a very nice, fresh, juicy grated ginger with a hint of citrus and spice. I find it very cheerful and uplifting. I wouldn't say it lasts a long time on me but I love the smell so much I wouldn't mind topping it up through the day. I think I will definitely pick up a bottle. This would be great for spring and summer, but I could see wearing it year round and I find it very unisex as well.

I have a 15ml sample from the Heeley discovery set. This is review is after several full day wears. zippy, tart, tangy and ultra refreshing lemon/lime/orange invigorating, fresh, raw, juicy yellow ginger flesh slightly spicy silky white bar soap I spray 5 times (chest, back of neck, elbow, elbow, shirt) and it lasts and lasts. 8+ hours. Quiet confidence personified. You cannot ask for more from a summer fragrance.