R&B

Your own private groove, a sunlit memory spun in gold, lingering like the chorus of a song you never want to end.

You press play, and a rush of honey tangerine and guava swirls around you—bright, juicy, impossible to ignore. The rhythm shifts, and creamy Bulgarian white rose mingles with papaya and a whisper of white chocolate, smooth as silk. Osmanthus and opoponax add a soulful undertone, grounding the melody as the beat slows.

The finale is pure warmth: cedar and amberwood linger, soft and steady, echoing long after the last note fades. 

Rooted in Chicago’s West Side, Zernell Gillie’s journey began amid the challenges of the 1980s, where the resilience of his community and the transformative power of house music became his guiding forces. This genre not only provided solace but ignited a lifelong passion to share its uplifting energy with the world, inspiring his career as a DJ.

Over the years, Gillie expanded his creative vision, launching a record label, clothing line, and co-founding a celebrated record fair and event series. His global travels as a performer further cemented his reputation as a cultural ambassador of sound.

When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted live events, Gillie channeled his enduring love for music and fragrances—sparked by childhood memories of his father’s Pierre Cardin cologne—into a new venture. Combining these passions, he created Disco by Zernell Gillie, a fragrance line that harmonizes the vibrancy of music with the artistry of scent, embodying his mission to inspire joy and connection through sensory experiences.