Zernell Gillie R & B Extrait

Description

R & B is the Rhythm & Blues chapter of Zernell Gillie's music-inspired fragrance line: a lush fruity-floral gourmand in extrait de parfum strength. It opens on honeyed tangerine and juicy guava, melts into a creamy heart of Bulgarian white rose, papaya and white chocolate, and settles into soft cedar and amberwood. Warm, radiant and full-bodied, it is made for evenings that run long.

Scent Character

• Sweet gourmand: honey and white chocolate set the tone
• Fruity: honey tangerine, guava and papaya
• Floral: Bulgarian white rose and osmanthus
• Woody & ambery: cedar, amberwood and opoponax resin

Translation: Honey-glazed tropical fruit over a creamy white rose, drying down to a warm, softly woody amber.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Honey Tangerine, Guava
• Heart: Bulgarian White Rose, Papaya, White Chocolate, Osmanthus, Opoponax
• Base: Cedar, Amberwood

Performance

R & B is a 2025 release, so independent longevity and sillage reports are still limited and we will not quote a precise hour count. As an extrait with a resinous, amber-wood base, it is built for long wear and a noticeable presence that settles closer to the skin as the drydown takes over. Results vary with skin chemistry and weather.

Best Occasions & Season

Best for evenings, date nights and warm-weather dinners. The juicy fruit and rose suit spring and summer, while the amber base keeps it comfortable on cooler nights.

Concentration & Provenance

Extrait de Parfum, unisex. Zernell Gillie is a Los Angeles-based DJ and record label founder originally from Chicago, and he is credited as the creator of his fragrances. The line is vegan, cruelty-free and hand-poured in the United States. R & B launched in 2025.

Try Before You Commit

Not sure about a sweet gourmand? The 1 mL sample is $6.99, enough for several wears to see how it settles on your skin.

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FAQ

Is R & B very sweet?
Yes, it leans sweet and gourmand through honey and white chocolate, balanced by fresh tangerine, rose and dry cedar.

Is it unisex?
Yes. The house presents it as a unisex extrait.

What does it smell like at the start?
Juicy honeyed tangerine and guava, before the creamy white rose and papaya heart emerges.

Who makes R & B?
Zernell Gillie, a DJ-turned-perfume creator whose collection is inspired by music genres such as house, disco, jazz and hip-hop.