Gaiac

This is a beautiful soft and warm woody fragrance. The problem, however, is it's performance and ephemeral nature. At times I can smell it pretty strongly, but other times I'll press my nose to my wrist and just barely detect it. Maybe it's to do with olfactory fatigue. It seems to completely fade after 5-6 hours, with just a slight vanilla skin scent remaining. It's too bad because when I can smell it, it's incredible. I'll be sampling the fragrances people here have mentioned as similar, including Dark Horse and By the Fireplace, to see if I can find a closely related scent with better performance. Update: Dame Dark Horse is very, very similar to Gaiac. Almost identical, actually. I'm still comparing in terms of performance but I at least know I don't have the same olfactory fatigue issues with Dark Horse--the sillage seems stronger. Not sure if projection or longevity are any better though. It's a bit less delicate of a scent, a little heavier on cloves maybe? Gaiac seems softer in comparison, not just in terms of sillage but the scent itself. I really like Dark Horse and I think I'd recommend it over Gaiac because of the much better price. Great service from Dame too--they offer 5ml samples and sent a bunch of other samples with my order. By the Fireplace is not at all like Gaiac.

It's a variable clove bomb with subtle vanilla running below the surface and a oddly sweet, woody note that I can only allude to being the gaiac wood. There’s a definite honey vibe to it even though the note is not listed. Amber and hint of vetiver take the sting out of the dominance of the clove and make it very delightful experience that enchants the olfactory senses rather than assaulting them like this much clove can do. The bergamot is non-existent, sorry to say and the jasmine is just barely there in the initial spray but doesn't stay long at all. Overall it’s a subtle elegant fragrance with understated class and a warm and inviting aromatic aroma. Sometimes cozy and snug too but overall downright beautiful. Sillage is only about 2 to 2 1⁄2 feet (as much as I can tell, that’s almost an arms length for me) but leaves a very notable trail that lingers for what seems like ages. Great longevity! After five hours still smells like the first half hour! Only during the sixth hour did it start to dissipate and very slowly at that. 9 out of 10. [Edit] (I AM now addicted completely to this perfume.) Note: Has the amber, honey side to it as Hugo Boss - The Collection: Jasmine and Silk but with a strong clove aroma and just detectable jasmine.

The purchase that turned me into a guaiac wood fan. And If you love cloves, bonus as this scent is clove dominant during the first hour. A very good vanilla is forward in the composition too. In fact, there is nothing I don't like in this well blended perfume from M. Micallef, from beginning to end, more than 6 hours later when it finally turns to a skin scent. Even though it's not listed as unisex, it is indeed perfect for women. I think it leans slightly feminine if that matters. Sillage stays close, I've never gotten a compliment but I still like it a lot. I'm looking forward to buying it again when the weather gets a little cooler. Edit: Lucky me, I found a gently used 30 ml on eBay, my third bottle. This is for people who are not expecting their perfume to announce their arrival. Projection is non existent but it will stay with you for several hours. Perfect for early Fall weather.

I originally had this as a sample in a small vial. I liked the scent - it's almost ethereally light with a beautiful fresh cut wood angle. And so I put it into a spray vial that I had, and wow, what a difference! While the scent is still bright and feather light, it also has a sweet, fire smoke aspect. Like tsth mentioned, a cool mountain evening around a campfire. I don't have many FBs, but I think this one is FBW despite the painful price tag. Having said all of that, it still feels as if there is a hole in the composition. I keep thinking '..this would smell fabulous if I added...' So when the bottle gets here, I guess I'm going to be spending a lot of time experimenting. Looking forward to it!

. Bought the older packaging . I was hoping for something more projecting. Opens up with a lightly soapiness (from the Jasmin???) and then it dries down to the beautiful , charred , woodsy creaminess .Light , creamy guaiac wood, cloves almost gives it a slight bbq wood type smoke but not quite - and the vetiver is smooth and subtle . It’s light wearing enough to wear year round, even perhaps here in Florida . It’s huge like for me . Overall it’s so natural smelling , charred wood but nothing overbearing , with a light “ perfume touch” of the Jasmin. Elegant woody that won’t have you smelling like a fire pit

Gaiac is a soft woody scent, perfectly balanced with sweetness and woods,gentle floral notes and a whisper of spice. It wears very close to the skin. While unisex, I found this fairly feminine on me. I like it however it smells almost exactly the same on my skin as EL Sensuous. The poor sillage and lack of staying power of this one don't justify the price at all I feel, but I enjoy it's autumnal presentation and feeling. If this had a bit more oomph I'd be hooked.

I have always been curious about this one. I am a huge Gaiac fan, and I love Note Vanille. I finally got my hands on a decant of this little beauty, and I am both pleasantlu unsurprised and totally impressed. I almost swooned at first sniff. I gasped audibly, and said to my not-that-interested partner and son, "OMG it's AMAZING!!!!" I totally love it. Definitely full bottle worthy.

What a great scent! Sweet vanilla, woods and clove. Best warn in cold weather. Leans far towards unisex due to the sweetness. This lasts for 10 hours on me, although the sillage is not overpowering. After several hours, the vanilla dies down but the clove stays. Unfortunately the price knocks it down a notch. But I will be keeping a sample in my collection for special occasions.

This is my most precious guaic note fragrance. Pure and unadulterated GUAIC!! I could bathe in it. Not overpowering but powerful in a subtle, self-assured way. I liken it to a sweet, powdery wood (if that makes sense). The jasmine is so subtle and the bergamont is not too strong. Luckyscent.com lists these notes for Gaiac: bergamont, jasmine, cloves, gaiac, vetiver, vanilla

A stunning vanilla-centric fragrance. Starts with sheer creamy woods to close with a beautiful ambery vanilla, supported by cloves, giving it a light smoky effect. At the intersection of Mona di Orio Vanille and (closer to) Guerlain Lui, but slightly more masculine tha the latter. Possibly one of the best vanilla fragrances I got to smell. Congrats, Micallef!

I really like Gaiac for its intense and spicy start, which transitions to a soft, enveloping aroma with a subtle bitterness. Gaiac is long-lasting but not overpowering, leaving a noticeable trail. It is unique and pleasant, kind of difficult to define - not woody, floral, amber, or musky. Suitable for any occasion. Big love.

It just feels like the essence extracted from a cinnamon stick soaked in water for weeks. It’s a light and soft woody fragrance that neither leans masculine nor feminine. I find it delicate and refined, and quietly bold at the same time. It’s comforting to my nose, and it seems it could be used for layering.

Gaiac as other Micallef's perfume is very noble, even though it is rather a straight smell – smell of the beautiful exotic tree – warm, sweet, a bit herbal. Quite a lot in it also a tasty vanilla. It smells very much exotic and at the same time aristocratically. It like very nice prince.Superb !

Ooooh!! Gaiac is very sensual! I love it!!! It's no way masculine on me - not at all. Very feminine!! As another reviewer says, it's definitely for anyone. I think it's gorgeous!!! Beautiful warm rich smoky slightly spicy woods. Gorgeous!!!

Exquisite gaiac wood. Soft, warmed by vanilla. Subtle clove and bergamotte give it an excellent light touch. This scent is luxurious, intruiging and calm. I am impressed: love at first encounter. Edit: sillage medium and longevity minimal

i"ve got a sample from luckyscent.i understand that how smells guaiac wood. it is exotic.i love it.i think this scent is the member of mankinds roots and deserves huge respect i do not have the heart to spend little tester:)) 10/8,5

Beautiful Guaiac wood and cloves. Gaiac is very nicely blended, it is warm and subtle. It is a sweet clove mixed with vanilla and amber, very comforting. It is very masculine. The bottle is beautiful.

smells beautiful! just like Dame's Dark Horse ... but Dame is half the price with 5x more sillage. Do yourself a favor and try Dark Horse . Samples are super cheap in US and Canada via the website.

warm sweet woody scent. It doesn't last long on me maybe 6 hours max. Unisex Unique smooth and great quality. I love Micallef's shop at Cannes beautiful decoration!

The best fragrance ever, but it's feminine i think.