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Gunet Filigree & Shadow arrived in 2015 — and it was immediately clear this one was here to stay. A masculine fragrance from the wood family. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer James Elliott. The fragrance is presented as eau de parfum.
Brand country — the United States. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The scent of Gunet evolves as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The signature of Filigree & Shadow comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum emphasizes the right density and pace of development.
The olfactory framework is driven by these accords: Balsamic, Gourmet, Wood and Spicy forming a compact and readable structure. The profile is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
When the pyramid is blended into one block the fragrance opens as a single chord with a gourmand enveloping mood: Cocoa, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Tar, Tobacco, Tonka bean and Vanilla.
The deeper layers are read as a smooth transition from opening to trail, which gives the structure continuity.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Gourmet, Balsamic, Spicy and Wood. From a family perspective the scent maps to Wood.
Taken together Gunet reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best understood through real development.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Filigree & Shadow |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.filigreeandshadow.co/ |
| Year of production | 2015 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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