Gallivant: Wanderlust in a Perfume Bottle
Some journeys change your perspective. Others change the way you smell the world.
Founded in London by Nick Steward, Gallivant is an independent British fragrance house inspired by the joy of travel, not ticking landmarks off a list, but those small, unforgettable moments that stay with you long after you've returned home. A hidden café. Salt on warm skin. The rhythm of unfamiliar streets. The feeling of being wonderfully lost.
Gallivant calls it perfumed escapism: fragrances that bottle the emotion of a place rather than simply recreating its scent. Every perfume is an invitation to wander a little further.
About the Founder: Nick Steward
Before founding Gallivant, Nick Steward spent years immersed in the world of niche perfumery, including serving as Creative Director at the legendary L'Artisan Parfumeur in Paris. But rather than creating another luxury perfume house built on excess, he envisioned something more personal.
Nick wanted to create fragrances that celebrate curiosity, freedom and life's simple pleasures. Independent to its core, Gallivant is intentionally small-batch, thoughtfully crafted and refreshingly unpretentious. Every fragrance reflects Nick's belief that perfume should spark memories, inspire adventure and reconnect us with the world around us.
His philosophy is simple: slow down, stay curious and never lose your sense of wonder.
The Experience
Every Gallivant fragrance is named after a city, but don't expect postcard clichés. Instead of trying to recreate famous landmarks, each perfume captures the atmosphere, personality and emotional rhythm of its destination.
There's the effortless cool of Brooklyn, the vibrant energy of Tokyo, the coastal warmth of Los Angeles, the timeless elegance of Naples and the quiet intrigue of Istanbul. Each fragrance feels like arriving somewhere new, where every street corner offers another story waiting to unfold.
Handcrafted in the United Kingdom by British artisans, Gallivant's perfumes are vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably minded. The brand embraces an eco-luxe philosophy, favouring thoughtful craftsmanship over unnecessary excess and proving that luxury can feel both contemporary and conscious.
The collection is deliberately edited, giving each fragrance room to breathe and each destination its own unmistakable identity.
Why We Love It
Because Gallivant captures something we all crave: the excitement of discovering somewhere new.
It's modern British perfumery at its most approachable. Sophisticated without being serious. Creative without trying too hard. Every fragrance feels effortless, authentic and full of personality.
At Fragrance Artisans, we love Gallivant because it reminds us that the best souvenirs aren't things, they're memories. Whether you're dreaming of your next adventure or simply escaping for a moment, these are fragrances that transport you, one spray at a time.
