The Formal
House Of SillageEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
The Formal vs. Galloway
Is The Formal better than Galloway?
The Formal rates higher with the community, while Galloway wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperSandalwoodCitrusesAmber
fresh spicypowderycitrusfresh
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Formal and Galloway?
| The Formal | Galloway | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do The Formal and Galloway smell?
The Formal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Violet
Balsamic
Galloway
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Animalic
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Formal and Galloway share?
Top
Violet LeafBlack PepperCitrusesElemi Resin
Black PepperCitrusesCitrus notes
Heart
CloveNutmegSageGinger
Orange BlossomIris
Base
CedarSandalwoodCoumarinAmber
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Formal or Galloway?
| The Formal | Galloway | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Formal and Galloway?
Moderate sillage means this isn't shouting from across the room, and that's the point. The Formal is for the person who wants the scent to be discovered, not announced.The Formal
The quiet one in the room that people remember. Galloway doesn't shout, it settles close, builds quietly, and somehow becomes the scent you get asked about.Galloway
The hunt
Where to buy The Formal and Galloway
| The Formal | Galloway | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $289.74ecosmetics |
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