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Eau de parfum
Maison Gabriella Chieffo Lye
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Lye by Maison Gabriella Chieffo: a niche unisex fragrance with a story
Maison Gabriella Chieffo is an Italian niche perfume house founded in 2014 by Gabriella Chieffo herself. The brand was born from a desire to convey complex emotions and personal stories.
Lye was one of the first fragrances in the collection, immediately drawing attention with its sincerity and depth. It is a unisex eau de parfum belonging to the Oriental and Fougère fragrance families.
The composition was created by perfumer Maurizio Cerizza.
Lye was inspired by Gabriella’s warm childhood memories: the scent of freshly washed laundry drying in the sun on a green lawn.
The fragrance recreates this moment of peace and cleanliness with remarkable precision, combining the freshness of citrus with the smoky depth of resins and leather.
Fragrance pyramid and development
It opens with sparkling citrus accords of bergamot and lemon, filling the composition with sunlit energy.
At its heart, noble iris unfolds, framed by smoky incense, creating a contrast between powdery softness and resinous depth.
The base is a complex, sensual trail of a leather accord, warm patchouli, resinous opoponax, and sweet vanilla. This accord gives the fragrance lasting power and a comforting feel.
Character and wearability
Lye has a noticeable sillage that leaves a lingering, captivating trail.
Thanks to its versatility, it is suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.
It unfolds especially beautifully in cooler weather, when its warm base notes take centre stage.
What to compare it with and what else to try
Fans of Lye are likely to enjoy Guerlain Shalimar, a classic Oriental fragrance with a vanilla-resinous character; Valentino Valentino Donna, feminine yet accented with leather; and Amouage Interlude Man, a powerful, spicy unisex fragrance that shares its depth and longevity.
Explore and discover your favourite scent harmonies!
Learn more about the brand and purchase the fragrance on the official Brocard website.
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