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Perfume extract
Gula Clericot
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Gula Clericot — A Fruity-Floral Accent from Mexico
Gula Clericot is a rich unisex fragrance from the Mexican brand Gula, released in 2023.
The composition was created for those who enjoy expressive fragrances with juicy fruit notes, wine nuances and a distinct woody depth.
Its character is sweet, fruity and floral, making it easy to imagine as a striking accent for a night out, a date or an evening spent in company.
Gula Clericot has a perfume extract concentration, so it smells especially dense and well-defined.
Its strongest impression is an extremely powerful sillage: the fragrance does not try to remain unnoticed and can create a pronounced scented cloud around the wearer.
Its unisex positioning makes it appealing to both women and men, while the fruity-floral theme unfolds flexibly depending on the skin and the ambient temperature.
Notes and Development
In the top notes, a citrus accord meets woody nuances, creating a bright and energetic opening.
The composition then becomes juicier and more layered: green apple and pineapple add a crisp freshness, strawberry brings gentle sweetness, while red wine lends the fruity palette a dark, slightly tart nuance.
Rose connects the sweet and wine-like nuances, keeping the fragrance from becoming a simple fruity monotone.
A cedar accord remains in the base, giving the fragrance a dry woody foundation and helping to balance the juiciness of the heart.
Gula Clericot therefore feels less like a light fruity spray and more like a full-bodied extract with noticeable depth and a long-lasting presence.
It smells most sparkling in the first few minutes, becomes wine-like and fruity in the heart, and gradually settles into a warm woody aftertaste.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
The composition was created by perfumer Mario Saldivar. In Gula Clericot, he combines contrasting facets: fresh citrus and green apple, appetizing berries and pineapple, red wine, rose and cedar.
This combination makes the fragrance emotional and memorable, while the brand's Mexican origins add vivid cultural context to the release and convey a free-spirited, sensual approach to perfumery.
When to Wear Gula Clericot
Because of its extremely powerful sillage, the fragrance requires careful dosing.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are provided for this release, so it is best to start with a minimal application and assess its development after a few minutes.
One or two sprays may be enough to get acquainted with the composition, especially indoors or in warm weather.
Gula Clericot is particularly suitable for evenings, cooler seasons and situations in which you want to emphasize your individuality.
In summer, its fruity-wine character can be tried outdoors with a restrained application.
No information about other concentrations of this fragrance is available, so based on the available data it cannot be compared with Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum versions.
Similar Fragrances
Those interested in a fruity composition with wine-like, floral or woody nuances may want to explore Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood.
For further exploration, Brocard Russian Princess and Princesse Marina De Bourbon Eau de Lys are also worth considering as alternative directions for lovers of expressive fruity-floral fragrances.
Gula Clericot stands out, however, for its combination of red wine, juicy fruits, rose and a powerful cedar trail.
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