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Gymkana by Jean Dessès (1960): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Jean Dessès/Gymkana

Gymkana by Jean Dessès

Fragrance / 1960

Gymkana

MASCULINE

7.5/ 108 ratings

WoodyLeatherEarthy

Smoky

animalic

Released: 1960
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Paul Vacher
Origin: Unknown

GymkanaJean Dessès

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Bergamot Sage Wormwood

Heart notes

Base notes

Oakmoss Coumarin

Other recorded notes

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

The character

Woody

Leather

Earthy

Smoky

animalic

mossy

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.7 / 10

Sillage4.4 / 10

Value4.7 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Day100%

Night67%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

By scent profile

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7.5/10

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Frequently asked

What does Gymkana by Jean Dessès smell like?+

Gymkana by Jean Dessès features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Sage, and Wormwood at the top, Geranium, Vetiver, and Leather at the heart, Musk, Oakmoss, and Coumarin in the base. The overall character is woody, leather, earthy.

What are the notes in Gymkana?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Sage, and Wormwood. Heart notes: Geranium, Vetiver, Leather, and Lavender. Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, and Coumarin.

Is Gymkana for men or women?+

Gymkana by Jean Dessès is designed for men.

Who created Gymkana?+

Gymkana was created by Paul Vacher for Jean Dessès.

When was Gymkana released?+

Gymkana by Jean Dessès was launched in 1960.

What fragrances are similar to Gymkana?+

Fragrances similar to Gymkana include Celui de Jean Dessès by Jean Dessès, Versailles Pour Homme by Jean Desprez, Kalispera by Jean Dessès, Gym Rat by Calaj, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Gymkana by Jean Dessès is a Chypre fragrance for men. Gymkana was launched in 1960. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Vacher. Top notes are Bergamot, Wormwood and Sage; middle notes are Leather, Geranium, Lavender and Vetiver; base notes are Oakmoss, Coumarin and Musk. The picture of the perfume is provided by Viktoria Wlasowa.