Zernell Gillie House Extrait

Description

House is Zernell Gillie's love letter to the underground clubs of late-1980s Chicago, where house music was born. This extrait de parfum is warm, sensual and fruity: sweet fig and tart raspberry, a silky run of white florals, then a creamy base of sandalwood, cashmeran and tonka bean with a whisper of oud. It is built to feel like the moment a room surrenders to the same beat.

Scent Character

• Sweet & fruity: fig and jammy raspberry lead
• White floral: jasmine, orange flower and heliotrope
• Creamy woods: Hawaiian sandalwood, cashmeran and cedar
• Warm & vanillic: tonka bean, ambrette and saffron
• Oud: a real oud note, kept in the background for depth

Translation: Ripe fig and raspberry over soft flowers, resting on a creamy, milky-woody bed with a touch of tonka and a shadow of oud.

Fragrance Pyramid

The house publishes House as a single list of notes rather than fixed tiers, so they are grouped here by how the scent unfolds.

• Top: Fig, Raspberry
• Heart: Jasmine, Orange Flower, Heliotrope, Saffron
• Base: Hawaiian Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Ambrette, Tonka Bean, Oud, Cedar

Performance

Reviewers describe above-average projection and longevity. One detailed review measured roughly a 2-foot bubble of projection and about 4 to 6 hours of wear on skin. Expect a rich, noticeable scent that settles closer to the skin over time; results vary with skin and weather.

Best Occasions & Season

A day-to-night scent that works for nights out, dinners and social evenings. The fruit and florals suit spring and summer, and the creamy base carries it comfortably into fall.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum, unisex. Zernell Gillie is a Los Angeles-based DJ and record label founder originally from Chicago, credited as the creator of his fragrances. Listed as a 2024 release; the line is vegan, cruelty-free and hand-poured in the United States. A separate perfumer is not publicly disclosed.

Try Before You Commit

Fruity-creamy scents are personal. The 1 mL sample is $6.99, enough for a few wears to see how it develops on your skin.

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FAQ

What music inspired House?
Chicago house music of the mid to late 1980s, the genre that grew out of the city's underground clubs.

Does House contain oud?
Yes, oud is listed, but it sits quietly behind the fig, raspberry and creamy woods rather than leading.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
It is unisex.

How long does it last?
Reviewers report roughly 4 to 6 hours with above-average projection; individual results vary.