Gissah's 2024 modern oriental: bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, and pink pepper open before praliné and saffron settle into cedar and patchouli, with a mineral accord that distinguishes it from the wider Khaleeji catalogue, for men.
Mavro is Gissah's 2024 release in its modern-Arabian range, designed to bridge the Khaleeji oud register with a more European citrus-and-praliné opening. The composition opens with a bright zesty blend of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, and pink pepper that lasts longer than typical Gulf-region structures, creating an extended citrus-spice top. The heart is centred on praliné and saffron, lending a sweet warming character that nods to gourmand orientals without crossing into dessert territory. The base anchors on cedar, patchouli, and a mineral accord reviewers consistently single out as distinctive. Designed for winter daytime to evening wear.
Autumn and winter leaning into evening. The citrus opening gives it enough brightness for cool daytime, but the saffron-praline-patchouli base is dense enough that warm-weather wear feels heavy. Works for dinners, formal evenings, and close-quarter settings.
