Galhad EDP 100ml

Galhad — Sweet, Bold, and Completely, Irresistibly Its Own

There are fragrances that fit neatly into a category. Galhad by Stevano belongs to none of them — and that is precisely what makes it so genuinely extraordinary. This is a refined unisex eau de parfum that opens with warm, spiced citrus-floral energy, deepens into a creamy, resinous heart of Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi, and settles into one of the most richly layered and the most genuinely addictive bases in the Oud Square collection — Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Sugar, and Almond. It is warm without being heavy, sweet without being excessive, woody without being cold, and bold in the most smooth and the most genuinely distinctive sense. For those who want a signature fragrance that feels completely individual, completely memorable, and completely impossible to replicate — Galhad is exactly that.

The Opening — Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, and Bergamot, Warm, Spiced, and Immediately Captivating

Galhad opens with four top notes that together create a first impression of genuine warmth, genuine spiced elegance, and immediate, captivating character. Cinnamon arrives first with a dry, warm sweetness that immediately signals a fragrance of genuine boldness and genuine oriental intention — the kind of opening spice that makes the first impression feel rich and completely compelling from the very first spray. Cardamom follows with its dry, clean, warm aromatic quality — deeply rooted in Arabian and Oriental fragrance culture, it gives the opening a distinguished elegance and a genuine depth that adds immediate sophistication to the Cinnamon's bold warmth. Orange Blossom contributes a soft, slightly honeyed white floral freshness that lifts the spiced opening with a delicate, natural elegance — preventing the Cinnamon and Cardamom from feeling too dense and giving the first impression a genuine, luminous beauty alongside its bold warmth. Bergamot completes the opening with its clean, slightly floral citrus brightness — polished and immediately elevating, it gives the entire top accord a sense of genuine refinement and genuine energy. Together, these four notes create an opening that is warm, spiced, slightly floral, and citrusy bright — the kind of first impression that makes people stop, lean in, and want to understand exactly what they are smelling.

The Heart — Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi, Creamy, Warm, and Refinedly Resinous

As Galhad develops into its heart, Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi arrive together in a combination that is simultaneously unexpected and completely perfect. Bourbon Vanilla opens the heart with a rich, deep, slightly smoky vanilla warmth — considerably more complex and more genuinely luxurious than standard vanilla, adding a creamy, slightly caramelized richness that gives the heart its most immediately inviting and its most completely addictive quality. Elemi follows alongside it with a warm, slightly resinous, slightly citrusy freshness that is completely its own — one of the more unusual and the more genuinely distinctive heart notes available in contemporary fine perfumery, it adds a balanced complexity to the creamy Bourbon Vanilla that prevents the heart from feeling simply sweet and instead makes it feel genuinely rich, genuinely layered, and genuinely worth experiencing at every moment of the middle wear. Together, Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi create a heart that is creamy, warm, and refinedly resinous — soft and bold simultaneously, and completely, perfectly balanced.

The Base — Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Sugar, and Almond, Rich, Sweet, and Enduringly Addictive

The dry-down of Galhad arrives in the form of seven base notes that together create one of the most richly layered and the most genuinely addictive bases in any fragrance in the Oud Square collection. Praline opens the base with a warm, caramelized nuttiness that extends the creamy Bourbon Vanilla heart into the final hours of the fragrance in the most completely natural and the most deeply satisfying way. Musk follows with its clean, skin-close warmth — making the entire composition feel deeply personal and genuinely intimate. Ambroxan contributes its modern, warm, slightly woody, slightly marine quality — one of the most celebrated contemporary fragrance materials, giving the base its most magnetic and its most enduringly compelling skin-close warmth. Guaiac Wood adds its slightly smoky, slightly sweet, distinctively woody quality — completely its own, it gives the base a natural woody depth that prevents the sweetness from ever becoming too one-dimensional. Tonka Bean follows with its warm, slightly almond-like, slightly sweet character — naturally extending the praline and vanilla warmth in the most smooth and the most satisfying way. Sugar adds a gentle, crystalline sweetness that gives the entire base its most immediately appealing quality — not heavy or cloying, but bright and clean in the way of something genuinely, naturally sweet. Almond completes the base with a warm, slightly sweet, slightly nutty quality that ties all seven notes together into a final impression that is warm, rich, and completely, irresistibly addictive. Together, these seven notes create a dry-down that is luxurious, deeply sweet, woody, and genuinely unforgettable — the kind of base that makes Galhad a fragrance you want to keep wearing and a fragrance that every person who encounters it wants to know the name of.

The Mood and Occasion

Galhad carries the mood of confident, sophisticated distinctiveness — the kind that belongs to special evenings where presence matters and to important occasions where the right fragrance is as much a part of the impression as everything else. Its warm, spiced citrus opening is immediately engaging and immediately memorable. Its creamy, resinous Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi heart deepens the composition into something considerably more luxurious and more genuinely distinctive. Its rich, sweet, woody, multi-layered base ensures Galhad performs throughout the full evening with a lasting, addictive presence that stays genuinely beautiful and genuinely impossible to forget from the first spray to the final trail hours later.

Who Galhad Is Made For

Galhad is made for those who want a truly individual signature — one that cannot be easily categorized, easily imitated, or easily forgotten. It suits men and women equally — the combination of warm oriental spice, creamy vanilla-elemi heart, and a complex sweet-woody-musk base creates a genuinely unisex composition that appeals to anyone with the confidence and the taste to wear something completely their own. If you have been looking for a fragrance that stands completely apart — that blends oriental sweetness, modern woody elegance, and a genuinely addictive layered base into something no one else is wearing — Galhad is exactly the discovery you have been waiting for.

Crafted by Stevano

Stevano brings to Galhad a genuine compositional ambition and a genuine willingness to go beyond the expected. The decision to build a seven-note base around Praline, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, and Almond alongside the creamy Bourbon Vanilla heart reflects a real commitment to creating something genuinely individual and genuinely extraordinary — a fragrance that earns its place as a true signature rather than simply another pleasant scent.

Discover It at Oud Square

At Oud Square, Galhad represents the most distinctively individual and the most genuinely addictive side of luxury fragrance. If you have been looking for a unisex EDP that delivers genuine oriental warmth, creamy resinous depth, and a richly layered sweet-woody base that is completely, unforgettably its own, Galhad is exactly what you have been searching for.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does Galhad smell like?
Galhad opens with a warm, spiced blend of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, and Bergamot — bold, aromatic, and immediately captivating. The heart reveals Bourbon Vanilla and Elemi — creamy, warm, and refinedly resinous. The base settles into Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Sugar, and Almond — rich, sweet, woody, and genuinely addictive. The overall character is distinctively warm, luxuriously sweet, and completely impossible to forget.
Q: Is Galhad suitable for both men and women?
Yes. Galhad is a genuinely unisex fragrance. Its warm oriental spice opening, creamy vanilla-elemi heart, and rich sweet-woody-musk base create a composition that appeals to anyone who appreciates bold, distinctively individual fragrance regardless of gender.
Q: What season and occasion is Galhad best suited for?
Galhad performs particularly beautifully in cooler seasons — autumn and winter evenings when its warm spiced opening and rich, sweet, woody base can fully project and perform. It suits special evenings, important meetings, and any occasion that deserves a genuinely distinctive and genuinely unforgettable fragrance presence.
Q: How long does Galhad last on the skin?
As a full Eau de Parfum with a seven-note base including Ambroxan, Praline, and Guaiac Wood, Galhad offers exceptional longevity. These base notes are known for their lasting, skin-close warmth — anchoring the spiced top and creamy heart notes and ensuring the fragrance remains present, rich, and genuinely addictive throughout the full evening.
Q: Is Galhad a good gift choice?
Yes. Its distinctively individual, genuinely addictive character makes Galhad an exceptional gift for anyone who appreciates fragrance that stands completely apart. The combination of Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi, Praline, and Ambroxan communicates exceptional fragrance sophistication and real originality — making it a genuinely impressive choice for any gifting occasion that deserves something truly extraordinary.