Created by founder Nick Steward and formulated by Italian perfumer Luca Maffei, Naples is a striking olfactory portrait of the dark, soulful, and dramatic southern Italian city. It completely bypasses the typical bright, summery Mediterranean tropes, opting instead to capture the complex architecture of Napoli. The fragrance tells a story of contrasts: the salt spray of the dark blue bay, the gritty, sun-baked stone of winding alleys, and the grand, lingering shadows of historic stone churches filled with centuries of burning incense. It is an intellectual, evocative fragrance that feels both breezy and profoundly sacred.
Olfactory Pyramid:
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Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Ginger, Bergamot, Sea Salt, Ozone
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Heart Notes: Incense (Olibanum), Cardamom, Nutmeg, Labdanum
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Base Notes: Clearwood, Guaiacwood, Birch Tar, Patchouli, Amber
Vibe: Salty-marine, smoky-resinous, cold-spicy, and intellectually dark.
Common Questions
What are the notes in Gallivant Naples? Pink pepper, ginger, bergamot, sea salt and ozonic notes at the top, incense, cardamom, nutmeg and labdanum in the heart, and Clearwood, guaiacwood, birch tar, patchouli, vetiver and amber in the base. Composed by Luca Maffei.
Is it an incense fragrance? Yes, a salty incense: sea salt and spice over incense and labdanum, with smoky woods.
Should I sample it first? Start with the 1.5mL sample before the 30mL.