London, from Gallivant was released in 2017. The perfumer behind this creation is Karine Chevallier. It has the top notes of Cucumber and Violet Leaf, middle notes of Orris Root and Rose, and base notes of Cedarwood, Leather, Patchouli, and Sandalwood.
I found this to be a truly innovative piece of work, but it's lighthearted, wearable nature is probably doing a good job of masking that fact. I reckon the votes being mainly for 'like', back that theory up, because a violet/rose fragrance with animallic leather and cucumber freshness, sounds like a bit of a train-wreck or at least a polarising Love/Hate thing? London carries off the broadly floral hue of Gallivant perfumes into the opening of violets and roses, powdered and jammy but combined with fresh green notes. Nice enough so far then a subtle, buttery iris/orris accord starts to develop on a delicate woody base. Despite the rose bias, London smells like nothing I've worn before but I suppose it kinda fits into a cleaner, brighter category almost to the point of effervescence. Think Lumiere noire, lyric even. London is a really measured piece of work, I thoroughly enjoyed it.