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Giovanna Donoso — a name that is increasingly heard among niche perfume connoisseurs. This Italian woman with a passionate heart and a keen sense of smell chose a path that was not the easiest: to create fragrances that do not follow mass trends but tell personal stories. Her biography is an example of how love for art and chemistry merge together, giving birth to true olfactory masterpieces.
Giovanna began her studies at the famous Givaudan perfume school in Grasse, where she learned the intricacies of extracting essences and building pyramids. But true mastery came to her through practice in small niche laboratories — it was there she realized that she wanted to create not just perfumes, but emotions. After moving to Milan, Donoso spent several years honing her skills, blending classical techniques with experimental approaches.
The real breakthrough came when Giovanna joined the team of the niche brand GioLor. This house values individuality and is not afraid of bold decisions, which perfectly matched the perfumer's character. Together they decided to create fragrances that sound like declarations of love — to nature, to life, to oneself. It was in collaboration with GioLor that Donoso was able to fully realize her potential.
Giovanna's most brilliant work is considered to be GioLor — Gourmandise. Gourmand, but not cloying — like a piece of tiramisu wrapped in a floral trail. Equally popular is GioLor — Jardin Côtier, where the sea breeze meets lush greenery, creating the feeling of carefree relaxation on the Amalfi Coast. And GioLor — Je Te Veux is passionate and daring, like a stolen kiss in the shade of orange trees. Each of these fragrances instantly finds its audience and becomes a topic of discussion in perfume communities.
Giovanna Donoso is not afraid to play with contrasts: her compositions often rely on unexpected accents — bitter orange, sea salt, vanilla with a hint of tobacco. She adores Italian citrus fruits and aromatic herbs, but never forgets about cozy 'hugging' bases. This recognizable style — a blend of southern passion and northern restraint — has earned her the love of fans. Interestingly, many women note in reviews: 'Donoso's fragrances sound different depending on the mood, but they always remain alive.'
Today, Giovanna continues to experiment, not limiting herself to the boundaries of gender-specific perfumery. She actively participates in the creation of limited edition collections for GioLor, and her works regularly appear in rankings of the best niche releases. For young perfumers, Donoso is an example of how to stay true to your taste, even if it doesn't align with the mainstream. Keep an eye out for new releases: there is every chance that soon another iconic bottle will be added to her bestsellers.
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