Siyalemukela · Amakha from Gokwe
A scent of a Gokwe in every season.
Every spring the igonte woodlands around Gokwe turn wine-red and copper before the rains. Our perfumes start there, in the heart of cotton country, with seven scents named for places across Zimbabwe and blended to last in 30°C heat.
The collection
Seven scents, three sizes
Every scent comes as a 10 ml mini for $3, a 50 ml bottle for $10 or a 100 ml bottle for $18.
The scents
Seven places in a bottle
Each perfume carries the iGonte accord, our blend of red leaf, dry wood and first-rain earth, and builds a different Zimbabwean place around it.
iGonte Dusk
The woodland at sunset in September, when the new leaves glow red. Warm, fruity and smoky.
Gokwe · red leaf, plum, amber, cedar
Matopos Granite
Sun-warmed rock and dry grass in the Matobo hills. Deep, woody and spiced.
Matobo · stone, vetiver, oud, pepper
Nyanga Mist
Morning in the Eastern Highlands, with tea estates, pine forest and cool cloud. Fresh and green.
Nyanga · tea, fern, pine, musk
Zambezi Bloom
Flowers along the river in the evening heat. Soft, sweet and floral, and our bestseller.
Zambezi · frangipani, jasmine, lily, vanilla
Bulawayo Jacaranda
The city's wide streets in October, carpeted in purple blossom. Powdery, floral and calm.
Bulawayo · jacaranda, violet, iris, sandalwood
Mapfungautsi Forest
The forest on the plateau above Gokwe Centre when the first rains fall. Green, cool and woody.
Gokwe · rain, green leaves, moss, cedar
Hwange Sunrise
First light over the Hwange plains, gold grass and acacia in flower. Warm, honeyed and soft.
Hwange · grass, acacia honey, saffron, leather
How to order
Order in four messages
No account needed. Fill your bag, pay the way that suits you, and we confirm your delivery on WhatsApp.
Fill your bag
Pick your scent and size and add it. Prices show in USD or ZiG.
Choose how to pay
EcoCash, InnBucks or card are paid on the spot. Bank transfer and cash on delivery work too.
Pay securely
Online payments go through Paynow, Zimbabwe's payment gateway, and are confirmed in seconds.
Receive
Gokwe Centre orders confirmed before 1 pm arrive the same day. Everywhere else ships by courier or parcel service.
Delivery
Where we deliver
| Area | Fee | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Gokwe Centre, Nyaradza, Mapfungautsi | $1 | Same day |
| Rest of Gokwe South & Gokwe North | $3 | 1–2 days by local parcel |
| Kwekwe, Zhombe, Nkayi, Kadoma, Gweru | $5 | 1–2 days |
| Bulawayo & Harare | $6 | 2–3 days by courier |
| Rest of Zimbabwe | $8 | 3–5 days by courier |
| Pick-up, Gokwe Centre shop | Free | Ready in 1 hour |
Free delivery over
$50
Anywhere in Zimbabwe. Family in South Africa, Botswana or the UK can pay from abroad and we deliver to a home in Gokwe, Bulawayo or anywhere in Zimbabwe, gift-wrapped with a note.
We're just starting
Share your idea
iGonte is a new business and we'd love your help. Tell us what you think of the scents, names, prices or anything else, and your idea comes straight to us on WhatsApp.
Questions
Before you buy
Will the perfume last in hot weather?
Our eau de parfums are 18% fragrance oil, higher than most, and built on woods and resins that hold in heat. Spray on pulse points and on clothing, where scent lasts longest.
Can I pay in ZiG?
Yes. Prices are set in USD and converted to ZiG at the interbank rate, which we update every Monday. EcoCash ZiG wallets and ZIPIT transfers both work.
Which scent should I try first?
Start with the Discovery Box: all seven scents in 10 ml minis for $19. Wear each for a day and then buy the full bottle you like best.
What is lay-by?
On orders over $40 you can pay in three parts over six weeks. We hold your items and deliver after the last payment.
Are your products tested on animals?
No. Our perfumes are never tested on animals.
Can I return a product?
Unopened items can be swapped within 14 days. If a perfume irritates your skin, message us within 7 days and we will exchange it.