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King by Ggema (2023): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Ggema/King

King by Ggema

Fragrance / 2023

King

MASCULINE

6.7/ 106 ratings

CitrusWoodyFruity

Fresh

Sweet

Released: 2023
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Shyamala Maisondieu
Origin: France

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Sicilian Bergamot Red Berries Allspice

Heart notes

Base notes

Clary Sage Cedar

Other recorded notes

Pink Pepper Italian Bergamot Pimento Clary Sage Absolute Pine Absolute

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Fruity

Fresh

Sweet

aromatic

fresh spicy

yellow floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity10.0 / 10

Sillage8.0 / 10

Value10.0 / 10

Community votes

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Day100%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

6.7/10

Very Good

6 ratings

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Shyamala Maisondieu

Shyamala Maisondieu

Her approach is poetic and inventive, dramatic and romantic. Her compositions blend comfort with the exotic se

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King compared

King vs Richard James Cologne Ggema & Richard James King vs Sycomore Ggema & Chanel King vs Y Ggema & Yves Saint Laurent King vs Amber King Ggema & La Rive King vs Viking Ggema & Creed King vs Oro Bianco Ggema & Bois 1920

Frequently asked

What does King by Ggema smell like?+

King by Ggema features a layered composition opening with Sicilian Bergamot, Red Berries, and Allspice at the top, Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, and Pine at the heart, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, and Cedar in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, fruity.

What are the notes in King?+

Top notes: Sicilian Bergamot, Red Berries, and Allspice. Heart notes: Ylang-Ylang, Ginger, and Pine. Base notes: Sandalwood, Clary Sage, and Cedar.

Is King for men or women?+

King by Ggema is designed for men.

Who created King?+

King was created by Shyamala Maisondieu for Ggema.

When was King released?+

King by Ggema was launched in 2023.

What fragrances are similar to King?+

Fragrances similar to King include Amber King by La Rive, Richard James Cologne by Richard James, Oro Bianco by Bois 1920, Viking by Creed, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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King by Ggema is a Woody fragrance for men. King was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Allspice, Red Berries and Sicilian Bergamot; middle notes are Pine, Ylang-Ylang and Ginger; base notes are Cedar, Clary Sage and Sandalwood.