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Gleam Espresso Please
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The History and Character of the Fragrance
Gleam Espresso Please is a gourmand unisex fragrance launched in 2023 by the Italian brand Gleam.
The brand specializes in rich fragrances in perfume and extrait concentrations, offering a contemporary Italian interpretation of expressive olfactory accords.
The composition was created by perfumer Luca Gritti.
The name Espresso Please already sounds like an invitation to a small indulgence, and the fragrance truly revolves around a recognizable coffee theme complemented by sweet, spicy and musky nuances.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
Espresso Please opens with a rich coffee accord and the soft, slightly nutty aroma of hazelnut.
Dark chocolate emerges at the heart, adding depth, density and noble bitterness to the composition.
As the fragrance develops, the coffee-and-chocolate theme becomes warmer and rounder.
Tonka bean brings spicy sweetness, while musk softens the scent and leaves a delicate, slightly powdery trail on the skin.
Wearability and Sillage
Gleam Espresso Please belongs to the gourmand family and combines fruity, gourmand, musky, spicy and sweet nuances.
It is a fragrance for those who enjoy not abstract sweetness, but an appetizing image of coffee with hazelnut and dark chocolate — cozy, sensual and noticeable.
The extrait concentration gives the fragrance a cohesive, rich character, while its sillage is considered moderate.
The fragrance is presented as unisex: on women’s skin, it may smell softer and creamier, while on men’s skin it can appear darker, drier and more expressive. In both cases, however, it retains its distinctive coffee character.
The best setting for Espresso Please is cool weather, a leisurely morning, a walk through the city or a cozy evening.
The composition fits easily into an everyday wardrobe, but its dense chocolate-and-coffee character is especially beautiful in autumn and winter.
How to Apply Espresso Please
For application to the skin, the “walk into a cloud” method is recommended: spray the composition in front of you and step into the scented mist.
This technique helps create a soft, even scent without excessive concentration in one spot.
For clothing, one or two sprays from a short distance are sufficient.
Start with a minimal amount and assess the development after some time: the extrait needs room to reveal its transition from vibrant coffee to a warm tonka-and-musk base.
Similar Fragrances
If you like the idea of a rich coffee perfume with a gourmand character, take a look at Edgardio Chilini Cafeier.
As alternatives, you could also consider Coquillete Joal and Sultan Pasha Attars Café Ambre Noir — these compositions are ideal for further exploring the dark, warm and edible facets of perfumery.
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