John Galliano · 2008
John Galliano EDP
Longevity
6–12 hmost of 21 people
Projection
Strongabout 2 in 3 of 56 people
Worn by
Mostly womenmost often worn by
floral
smoky
romantic
What the community says
Powdery, with a soapy streak
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 75 describe how long it lasts, 56 how far it projects and 85 how it smells. Most other posts only name John Galliano.
How long it lasts75 people
6–12 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 6–12 hours. From 21 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (9 h).
30% Moderate
60% Long-lasting
10% fades quickly · rounded to the nearest 5%
Leans long-lasting
How far it projects56 people
Projects strongly for many people
about 2 in 3 say it projects strongly
In words
On most people, John Galliano projects strongly: that is what about 2 in 3 people report.
Still, about 1 in 5 say it stays close on them.
How it smells, in their words85 people
powdery45
How many of the 85 people who describe the smell use each word.
Summary in words
John Galliano John Galliano: what people say about it.
In short: Powdery, with a soapy streak.
Most often worn by women.
Most people get 6–12 hours of wear (21 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 9 hours).
About 60% of 75 people say it lasts a long time (leans long-lasting).
Projects strongly for many people (56 people): On most people, John Galliano projects strongly: that is what about 2 in 3 people report. Still, about 1 in 5 say it stays close on them.
45 of the 85 people who describe how it smells call it powdery, the word used most.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 200+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think powdery rose and iris with faint smoky incense: that is John Galliano John Galliano. It opens with aldehydes, angelica and bergamot, moves into iris, lavender and peony and settles on frankincense, amber and musk. It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is a daytime scent. It suits date nights. Released in 2008.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something floral and smoky for date nights.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike powdery fragrances.
Around $199.
Explore more: Floral perfumes · Aldehydes perfumes · Angelica perfumes · Bergamot perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Date
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like powdery rose and iris with faint smoky incense. It opens with aldehydes, angelica and bergamot, moves into iris, lavender and peony and settles on frankincense, amber and musk.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in fall and winter. It is a daytime scent. It suits date nights.
It leans feminine, though anyone can wear it.
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