INSTINCT

Main Notes:

Black TeaDry, aromatic and subtly smoky.

CardamomFresh, spicy and full of energy.

SandalwoodWarm, creamy and deeply woody.

Ingredients: Alcohol denat, Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Citral, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol.

How do I find the right Ggema fragrance for me?

Start with how you want to feel — and how you want to show up. Our Scent Quiz matches your scent preferences, favorite notes and intention with the Ggema fragrances most likely to suit you.

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I’m buying fragrance online. How can I know if I’ll like it?

Fragrance is personal, and the best way to discover one is to wear it on your skin. If you’re still deciding, try Ggema through one of our discovery formats and experience the fragrance before choosing your full-size bottle.

Does a fragrance smell the same on everyone?

Not exactly. Fragrance develops differently depending on your skin, temperature and environment.

We recommend wearing it for several hours to experience the full evolution — not just the first spray.

What do top, heart and base notes mean?

Think of them as the way a fragrance develops.

Top notes create the first impression.
Heart notes reveal its character.
Base notes are the deeper materials that stay on skin and linger the longest.

The real fragrance is the way all three come together on you.

How strong is each Ggema fragrance?

Use our Scent Presence Scale.

Soft — close to the skin, intimate and effortless.
Present — noticeable, captivating and long-lasting.
Statement — bold, expressive and impossible to ignore.

Instinct sits in Present territory: noticeable and long-lasting, with enough projection to be felt without overpowering the room.

How long do Ggema fragrances last?

Ggema Eau de Parfums are created with a 20% or higher fragrance concentration and designed for lasting presence.

Instinct develops from fresh citrus and spice into a warm woody base, with sandalwood, amber and vanilla helping the trail stay on skin.

How can I make my fragrance last longer?

Apply fragrance to well-moisturized skin and focus on pulse points such as the wrists and neck. Let it dry naturally rather than rubbing it in.

For more presence, add a few sprays to the areas where you want the scent to radiate.

Can I layer Ggema fragrances?

Absolutely. Layering allows you to combine two fragrances and create a third scent expression that feels entirely your own.

Not sure where to start? Discover our Nose-curated combinations — pairings designed to create a new scent, a new energy and a new way to show up.

What does “clean” mean at Ggema?

Our fragrances are formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates or colorants. We focus on high-quality fragrance materials and carefully considered formulas without unnecessary ingredients.

Are Ggema fragrances vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. Our fragrances are vegan and cruelty-free. We do not use animal-derived ingredients, and our products are never tested on animals.

How should I store my fragrance?

Keep your bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid places with frequent temperature changes, such as a bathroom.

Proper storage helps preserve the fragrance as the perfumer intended it.

What if I’m choosing a Ggema fragrance as a gift?

Think about the person rather than trying to guess their favorite notes.

Are they Bold, Grounded, Soft, Clear, Radiant or Magnetic?

Choose the intention that feels most like them — or offer a Discovery Set and let them find their own.

Wear your intention.

Layer two Ggema fragrances to create a new scent, a new energy, a new way to show up.

✦ Mutually Elevating

Golden Trail

Ginger, coconut and warm benzoin blend into Instinct’s smoky black tea and woods — warmer, spicier and more addictive.

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✦ Mutually Elevating

Blue Velvet

Dark oud and spices deepen Instinct’s black tea and sandalwood — darker, smokier and more magnetic.

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