About the perfume / My Review:
Pollini Profumi Gan ’Eden: An Olfactory Exploration of Innocence, Desire and Duality
Among the niche releases of 2025, Gan ’Eden by Pollini Profumi stands out as one of the most conceptually rich and emotionally charged fragrances of the year. The name itself, meaning Garden of Eden, sets the tone for a composition that explores the delicate balance between purity and temptation, spirituality and sensuality.
Pollini Profumi, an indie Italian fragrance house known for its narrative driven approach, describes Gan ’Eden as an olfactory journey that captures the essence of Eden through contrasts. It is a fragrance that invites introspection, that plays with opposites and that reveals its complexity gradually, much like a story unfolding on the skin.
Concept and Creative Vision
Gan ’Eden takes inspiration from the symbolic imagery of the Garden of Eden, interpreted through modern perfumery with emotional depth and artistic restraint. According to the brand, the fragrance embodies the duality that defines human nature, the coexistence of purity and desire, serenity and instinct.
The perfumer Michele Pollini built the composition as a reflection of this internal tension. The scent is described by the house as both sacred and sensual, fresh yet enveloping, natural yet sophisticated.
It draws inspiration from figures and themes that explore redemption, spirituality and love, echoing the emotional vocabulary often attributed to musicians such as Dave Gahan, whose work is cited as a source of artistic influence.
Pollini Profumi emphasizes that Gan ’Eden is not simply a pleasant scent. It is meant to be an experience, a conceptual interpretation of Eden’s symbolic landscape crafted for a modern audience.
Scent Profile: Notes and Composition
Gan ’Eden opens with a lively and aromatic burst, immediately introducing green vibrancy and spicy nuance.
Top Notes: fig leaf, pink pepper, blackcurrant, lavender
The opening combines vegetal green tones with soft spice and aromatic lift, creating a fresh but multifaceted introduction.
Heart Notes: violet leaf, jasmine, fig milk
The heart reveals a creamy and emotional evolution. Violet leaf offers crisp greenery, jasmine deepens the floral aspect, and fig milk adds a smooth and comforting quality that bridges freshness and warmth.
Base Notes: ambergris, sandalwood, olibanum, moss, leather, cypriol
The drydown is truly immersive. The ambergris and sandalwood create warmth and radiance, olibanum contributes a resinous and spiritual undertone, moss grounds the composition with an earthy shade, and leather with cypriol adds depth and sensuality.
The house describes this phase as the moment when Eden becomes more human, when the divine and the primal coexist.
Olfactory Family: amber, green, woody, leathery, balsamic, floral, ozonic, lactonic, animalic.
Accords emphasised by the brand: fruity green freshness over a warm and spiritual resinous base.
Wearability and Mood
Gan ’Eden is a fragrance with emotional presence rather than volume. It is nuanced, contemplative and layered, perfect for wearers who enjoy fragrances that evolve over time and carry symbolic meaning.
It performs best in cooler seasons and transitional weather where its green creamy and woody facets can expand naturally on the skin.
This is a fragrance suited for quiet evening moments, refined social settings or artistic environments where subtle complexity is appreciated.
Gan ’Eden does not attempt to dominate a room. Instead, it creates a soft aura that encourages closeness, reflection and dialogue.
Strengths and Considerations
Strengths:
- A conceptually rich fragrance that tells a story rather than simply smelling pleasant.
- A balanced evolution from fresh green and fig notes to a warm woody amber and leather base.
- A unisex identity that feels both contemporary and emotionally expressive.
- A structure that mirrors the duality inherent in the Eden myth and in human nature.
Considerations:
- The complexity may not appeal to those who prefer clean, straightforward or linear scents.
- Longevity and projection are moderate, more suited to intimate settings than to statement making situations.
Who Gan ’Eden Is For
Gan ’Eden will resonate with fragrance lovers who appreciate:
- unisex scents with narrative depth
- balanced complexity with emotional nuance
- green creamy and woody ambery structures
- perfumes that evolve and feel introspective
- niche compositions that avoid mainstream signatures
It is ideal for those who seek a scent that feels personal and meaningful, one that rewards time and attention.
A Contemporary Interpretation of Eden
Pollini Profumi’s Gan ’Eden is a thoughtful and evocative fragrance that embraces the symbolism of the Garden of Eden and translates it into a real olfactory experience. Through its interplay of green fig notes, creamy heart accords and a warm resinous leathery base, the fragrance captures both the purity and the seduction that define the Eden myth.
Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative, Gan ’Eden unfolds gradually and deliberately, inviting the wearer to explore its contrasts. It is a scent designed for introspection, one that stands apart through its emotional depth and artistic integrity.
For those seeking a fragrance that feels poetic and emotionally resonant, Gan ’Eden is one of the most compelling niche releases of its year.
Fragrance Information
Name: Gan 'Eden
Brand: Pollini Profumi
Perfumer: Michele Pollini
Olfactory Family: amber, green, woody, leathery, balsamic, floral, ozonic, lactonic
Key Notes:
Top: fig leaf, pink pepper, blackcurrant, lavender
Heart: violet leaf, jasmine, fig milk
Base: ambergris, sandalwood, olibanum, moss, leather, cypriol
Character: poetic, complex, green, sensual, introspective
Best For: cool weather, reflective evenings, artistic and intimate settings
Performance: fantastic longevity and intense sillage, especially in the first few hours
If you want to continue your journey through Pollini Profumi’s world, I recommend reading my review of Marla, a bold and unconventional white rose.
Disclaimer: Bottle is authentic and part of my personal collection. Self purchased.
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