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Detroit blends bergamot, red fruits, saffron, suede, leather, tonka, sandalwood, amber, and incense into futuristic sophistication.
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Discover Detroit, a signature unisex fragrance inspired by the groundbreaking electronic music movement born in Detroit during the 1980s. Capturing the innovation, underground energy, and futuristic spirit of the era, this fragrance blends vibrant fruits, aromatic spices, smooth leather, and warm woods into a powerful and artistic composition.
A scent that reflects creativity and transformation, Detroit combines fresh brightness with deep sensual accords, creating a modern fragrance experience full of character and individuality.
The fragrance opens with an energetic blend of bergamot, pink pepper, and red fruits. Bright bergamot brings a fresh citrus lift, pink pepper adds a sparkling spicy edge, and red fruits introduce a vibrant sweetness that creates an unforgettable first impression.
At the heart, sage, saffron, Spanish rockrose, suede, lavender, and jasmine create a sophisticated aromatic harmony. Sage and lavender provide a refined freshness, saffron adds a luxurious spicy warmth, while suede and floral notes create a smooth and elegant texture.
The fragrance settles into a rich base of patchouli, tonka bean, leather, amber, sandalwood, and incense. Deep patchouli and leather bring strength and mystery, tonka bean adds creamy sweetness, sandalwood creates a smooth woody finish, amber provides warmth, and incense leaves behind a sophisticated trail.
Why You'll Love It
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A unisex fragrance inspired by Detroit’s iconic electronic music culture.
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A unique balance of fresh, spicy, woody, and smoky accords.
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Bergamot and red fruits create a vibrant opening.
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Saffron, suede, and rockrose add luxury and depth.
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Leather, incense, and sandalwood create a powerful signature.
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Tonka bean and amber provide warmth and lasting performance.
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Perfect for those who appreciate artistic, bold, and unconventional niche fragrances.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Red Fruits
Heart Notes:
Sage, Saffron, Spanish Rockrose, Suede, Lavender, Jasmine
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Sandalwood, Incense
Fragrance Character
Fragrance Family: Spicy / Leather / Woody Amber
Character: Futuristic, Bold, Sophisticated, Creative, Magnetic
Inspiration
Detroit Extrait de Parfum celebrates the revolutionary spirit of Detroit’s electronic music scene. Like the rhythm and energy that transformed sound forever, this fragrance combines contrasting elements into a powerful expression of creativity, freedom, and individuality.
A scent created for those who move differently and leave a lasting impression.
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Experience Detroit Extrait de Parfum and discover a fragrance where bergamot, pink pepper, red fruits, saffron, suede, leather, tonka bean, sandalwood, amber, and incense create an unforgettable expression of innovation, luxury, and modern artistry.
Bergamot
Pink Pepper
Red Fruits
Sage
Saffron
Spanish Rockrose
Suede
Lavender
Jasmine
Patchouli
Tonka Bean
Leather
Amber
Sandalwood
Incense
Zernell Gillie Chicago
I was born and raised in Chicago, on the west side of the city. In the neighborhood I'm from, the streets were always calling, especially coming of age in the 80’s during the height of the gang & crack era. The one thing that kept me safe and sane was music. To be exact, House music. The music lifted me up and made me feel alive and I wanted to share that feeling with the world. That’s when I decided I wanted to be a Deejay.
In between that teenage dream and adulthood, life happened but I never strayed far away from my 1st love, music.
Since that time I’ve launched a record label and clothing line. I co-founded a record fair and event series. And I've traveled the world doing what I love, playing music. When the Covid pandemic hit everything came to a halt. No more DJ gigs, my tours were are all canceled, and my residences in LA & NY stopped due to Venue closers and I thought to myself, what’s next?
I love music, & I love fragrances. I always have since I was a kid wearing my dad's Pierre Cardin. It made me feel special, and sparked my love affair with fragrances. Since then, I've collected 100's of different fragrances, and like with my music I wanted to share that love with the world. So, I decided to take my loves and combine them and created a musically inspired fragrance line, and Disco by Zernell Gillie was born.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.