The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
From Past to Future arrived in 2015. Its composition places neroli and bergamot at the centre, with moss and vetiver forming a grounded foundation. The note list also includes lemon verbena, jasmine, peony, rose, gardenia, ginger, coriander and musk, giving the fragrance a varied structure that moves between citrus, floral, green and earthy elements. What makes it worth examining is the range of materials held within a single composition. Neroli and bergamot establish the opening register, while jasmine, peony, rose and gardenia bring the floral centre. Ginger and coriander introduce further aromatic notes, and moss, vetiver and musk shape the base. The result is a layered fragrance that reveals different facets of its note list as it develops on skin.
What makes this structure worth a closer look is the deliberate tension between its contrasting note groups. Neroli and bergamot form the opening, while jasmine and gardenia add a prominent floral dimension. Peony and rose broaden the heart with further floral notes, and lemon verbena contributes to the citrus and herbal character. Ginger and coriander bring additional aromatic notes that keep the composition from reading as exclusively floral. The base is built around moss, vetiver and musk, providing a grounded conclusion beneath the brighter citrus and floral materials.
The evolution
From Past to Future begins with neroli and bergamot, establishing the fragrance's citrus foundation before lemon verbena adds another herbal note. Jasmine introduces the first floral layer, while the composition's aromatic fougere character becomes clearer through the combination of citrus, herbs and flowers. As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals a broader floral register through peony, rose and gardenia. Ginger and coriander work alongside these florals, adding a contrasting aromatic dimension and preventing the centre from becoming one-note. Later, the base notes of moss, vetiver and musk become more prominent as the opening materials recede. Moss and vetiver give the drydown a distinctly green and earthy character, while musk adds a clean, intimate note beneath them.
Cultural impact
From Past to Future brings an exploration-positive quality to G Parfums through its varied aromatic fougere composition. Neroli and bergamot establish the opening, while jasmine, peony, rose and gardenia build a layered floral heart. Lemon verbena adds a herbal dimension, ginger and coriander contribute aromatic notes, and moss, vetiver and musk anchor the structure. Rather than staying within a single note family, the fragrance moves through several distinct groups while remaining coherent.
The House
G ParfumsG Parfums is a niche fragrance house that emerged in the mid‑2010s with a focus on bold, narrative‑driven scents. Based in London, the label releases limited‑run compositions that often reference personal stories or unconventional themes. Its catalogue, which includes titles such as Kirza (2016), Sinful Garden (2017) and Nymphomaniac (2018), has attracted collectors who appreciate the brand’s willingness to experiment with atypical accords while maintaining a commitment to quality ingredients. G Parfums positions itself between the artisanal craft of traditional houses and the contemporary edge of independent perfumery, offering a curated experience for those who seek fragrance as an expressive medium.
The Creator
Oleg GrabchukGrabchuk favors a laboratory‑like precision paired with an artist’s spontaneity. He starts with a clear accord, often built around aldehydes, lily of the valley or green grass, then adds depth through woods, musk or amber.
