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Gisada · Sold as unisex
Imperial
The quiet intimacy of an evening spent in a dimly lit room, where the scent of incense and spices creates a cocoon of warmth and comfort.
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ImperialHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Gisada, Imperial is an Oriental Woody fragrance created by Andreas Wilhelm. The composition opens with the fresh spiciness of cypress and fir, followed by the warm, earthy notes of patchouli and vetiver. At its heart lies a rich blend of labdanum, incense, nutmeg, and cashmeran, giving it an aromatic depth that is both balsamic and woody. The base notes of amber and oakmoss anchor the fragrance with a luxurious warmth.
One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of Imperial. The warm spicy notes will linger close to your skin for hours, so avoid layering with other scents to let it shine on its own.
Fig. 01 — Imperial, Gisada
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Andreas Wilhelm
From lab technician to award-winning independentAndreas Wilhelm is an independent perfumer who began his career in 1993 as a lab technician at Givaudan, where he fell in love with the craft of designing scent.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 23%.