Perfumes by Romeo Gigli for Women and Men

Mango. Basil. Incense. Not a combination I would have expected in a women’s perfume. But Romeo di Romeo Gigli brings them together. There are citrus and floral notes too, with herbs adding another side to the fragrance.

The men’s perfumes aren’t run-of-the-mill either. Romeo Gigli per Uomo combines lavender and plum with cinnamon, honey and woods. Then there’s G Gigli for Women, which features pineapple, green notes, iris and oakmoss. Romeo Gigli fragrances date back to the late 1980s. Some older releases can be difficult to find.

Browse the Romeo Gigli perfumes available at ScentRepublic South Africa. Compare fragrance notes, concentrations, bottle sizes and prices before choosing.

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Asafoetida in a Women’s Perfume

Do you know what asafoetida is? --> It’s a spice with a strong smell on its own. You might associate it with cooking rather than perfume.

Yet it appears in published note lists for Romeo di Romeo Gigli, released in 1989. There’s basil too, alongside marigold, mango, lime and bergamot. Quite a combination.

Reading the notes only tells you so much, though. A spice won’t necessarily smell the same within a perfume as it does in your kitchen. The other notes change how you experience it. Italian fashion designer Romeo Gigli brought some unusual ideas to fragrance. This women’s perfume is one example.

What Does Romeo di Romeo Gigli Smell Like?

Created by Sophie Labbé, the fragrance combines citrus, mango, basil and marigold in its opening. Mango brings fruitiness, citrus adds brightness, and basil and marigold give it a greener character.

Then come the flowers. --> Rose, jasmine, orange blossom, freesia, carnation, iris and lily of the valley all appear in its note list. Essentially, quite a bouquet.

Underneath are sandalwood, benzoin, orris root and incense. Benzoin adds a sweet, resinous character. Orris can give a powdery effect, while incense adds another dimension beneath the flowers. If you enjoy floral fragrances with herbal and resinous notes, Romeo di Romeo Gigli is one to investigate.

Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Plum, lavender, tarragon and Brazilian rosewood are among the notes listed for Romeo Gigli per Uomo, introduced in 1991.

Created by Alberto Morillas, it takes a woody, spicy direction. Lavender, plum, bergamot, mandarin and grapefruit feature in the opening. Cinnamon, honey, ginger, balsam fir, carnation, rose and jasmine follow.

Then there’s a substantial base: patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, benzoin, cedarwood, vanilla, musk and tonka bean. Yes, there are a lot of notes in this one.

You won’t necessarily pick out each individually. Together, though, they explain why it offers more than a fresh citrus opening. There are herbs, spices and sweetness alongside the woods. Compare it if you prefer warmer aromatic fragrances.

G Gigli for Women

G Gigli is another women’s fragrance from Romeo Gigli. Released in 1994, it was also created by Sophie Labbé.

Pineapple features in the opening alongside tarragon, hyacinth, violet, bergamot and lemon. Pineapple might suggest a sweet tropical fragrance. But the herbs and green floral notes give you something else to consider.

Cyclamen, orris root, lily of the valley, rose and jasmine follow, with musk, sandalwood, oakmoss and cedarwood underneath.

If you’re comparing G Gigli with Romeo di Romeo Gigli, look at their bases. Romeo di Romeo Gigli features incense and benzoin. G Gigli takes a mossy, musky and woody direction.

Both contain green and floral notes, but they aren’t interchangeable.

Sud Est by Gigli

For another men’s fragrance, there’s Sud Est. Released in 1994, it belongs to the aromatic fougère family. Basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, coriander and tarragon feature in its note list.

A whole bunch of herbs. There are flowers and woods too, including jasmine, rose and sandalwood, alongside benzoin.

If herbal fragrances appeal to you, Sud Est offers another option to explore. As with other older Romeo Gigli releases, check availability before deciding on a bottle.

Compare Romeo Gigli Perfumes

Perfume Notes to consider
Romeo di Romeo Gigli for Women Mango, basil, orange blossom and incense
Romeo Gigli per Uomo Lavender, plum, cinnamon, honey and woods
G Gigli for Women Pineapple, tarragon, iris and oakmoss
Sud Est by Gigli for Men Basil, rosemary, thyme, spices and woods

Buy Romeo Gigli Perfume Online

Older perfumes can take a little more care to shop for, particularly when replacing a bottle you’ve owned for years.

Check the full fragrance name, concentration and bottle size. Packaging may differ between releases, and a familiar-looking bottle doesn’t tell you everything about the contents.

Some fragrances may also have been reformulated over time. If you remember an older version, keep that possibility in mind.

Browse available Romeo Gigli perfumes and compare prices at the ScentRepublic Online Perfume Shop. You can also explore our perfumes for women and perfumes for men.

Romeo Gigli Perfume FAQs

Does Romeo di Romeo Gigli smell strongly of asafoetida?

Asafoetida appears in published note lists, but that alone doesn’t tell you how prominent it will smell. The herbs, flowers, fruit and base notes all contribute to the finished fragrance.

Is Romeo Gigli per Uomo sweet?

Honey, vanilla and tonka bean add sweetness. Herbs, spices and woods are also part of the composition, so it isn’t simply a sweet fragrance.

Which Romeo Gigli perfume features pineapple?

G Gigli for Women features pineapple alongside tarragon, hyacinth, violet and citrus notes.

Who created Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Sophie Labbé created Romeo di Romeo Gigli, released in 1989. She also created G Gigli, released in 1994.

Are Romeo Gigli perfumes discontinued?

Some older releases may be discontinued or difficult to source. Check the listing for the specific fragrance and bottle size you want, along with current availability.

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