GALLIVANT
TA’IF

2024

PERFUMER
Angeline Leporini

saffron
pink pepper
Date
honey

taif rose
cypriol
frankincense

amber
gurjum balsam
patchouli
musk

Exclusive to Fortnum & Mason.

‘Inspired by the beauty of Ta’if – the fabled City of Roses in Saudi Arabia. Cool crisp air, sand-coloured buildings, the raw splendour of the wadis and mountains of the Hijaz. A place where nature, history and culture join together in this gem of the Saudi Kingdom. (…) The scent consists of a spicy opening with saffron and pink pepper, which are married with a delicious date and honey accord. Heart notes celebrate the iconic Ta’if rose, with cypriol and frankincense while the rich, opulent base is constructed around amber, gurjum, patchouli, and musks.’ – Gallivant

“Having studied Arabic myself and with an explorer’s spirit
and curiosity, I was intrigued by the etymology, the origin of this particular city’s name: Taʾif (in Arabic: اَلطَّائِفُ), coming from the root ط و ف, which translates as ‘wanderer’ or ‘roamer’. That felt very apt for us here at GALLIVANT. (…) With this journey to Ta’if, I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the location, this highland haven, and the incredibly rich history of the region – not least its storied rose.. And in a nod to Fortnum & Mason’s mix of tradition and modernity, we wanted to marry these iconic roses, this floral perfume heritage from the region, with a contemporary twist of clean, sparkling modern musks. ‘ – Nick Steward (founder of Gallivant).