GONG
Overall vibe:
Bright, playful gourmand freshness wrapped in soft Japanese-inspired sweetness. It opens sparkling and zesty with yuzu and mandarin, giving a clean citrus lift that feels airy and uplifting. Very quickly, a soft spicy warmth from pink and black pepper appears, leading into the signature dorayaki accord—sweet, doughy, and lightly caramelized, like a warm filled pastry. The drydown becomes smooth and comforting with benzoin, sandalwood, and vetiver, adding a gentle resinous-woody softness. The overall impression is cozy yet luminous—like a refined tea-time moment that feels both joyful and meditative.
Longevity:
6–9 hours (moderate; sweet woods and benzoin linger well on skin)
Projection:
Moderate in the opening 1–2 hours with a bright citrus-gourmand aura, then settles into a soft, warm skin scent with a gentle sweet-woody trail
When / where to wear:
- Spring and fall daytime wear
- Casual elegant outings / café moments
- Creative or relaxed work environments
- Situations where you want something unique but comforting
- Transitional “day-to-evening” wear
Best for:
- People who like gourmand scents that aren’t heavy or syrupy
- Fans of citrus-spice combinations with a soft sweet twist
- Those who enjoy Japanese-inspired minimal luxury perfumery
- Anyone wanting a comforting but still airy and refined signature scent
FRAGRANCE NOTES
TOP NOTES: Mandarin, Pink pepper and Yuzu
MIDDLE NOTES: Black Pepper essence, Benzoin Siam resinoide, Dorayaki
BASE NOTES: Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver Haiti essence
Gong by Floraïku is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men.
Gong was launched in 2025.
The nose is undefined.
Our decants are rebottled by The Scent Garden, LLC from genuine fragrance bottles. The Scent Garden LLC is a wholly independent entity not affiliated, connected, or associated with Floraiku. Original manufacturer's bottles not included with purchase.