Ashore Eau de Parfum vs Vintage Gardenia Cologne

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Ashore Eau de Parfum bottle Ashore EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender F
2020 Year 2004
££££ Price Tier ££
Vintage Gardenia Cologne bottle Vintage Gardenia EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ashore EDP
Ashore is a divisive one. Fans say it's the best jasmine ever - natural, warm, and sophisticated. Detractors find it too soapy, sharp, or just a generic white floral. You'll either adore its creamy calm or dismiss it as another old-fashioned jasmine.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Vintage Gardenia EDC
This one's a divisive trip down memory lane - some love its classic floral charm, others find it a bit too 'grandma'. Expect a complex, morphing scent that's either a beautiful vintage tribute or an acquired taste. It's truly a 'love it or leave it' kind of Jo Malone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ashore EDP
Vintage Gardenia EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 33% vs 50%
Only in Vintage Gardenia
Hyacinth 50%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 32% vs 33%

Accords

Ashore Vintage Gardenia
100%
White Floral
100%
73%
Warm Spicy
71%
67%
Amber
69%
Tuberose
66%
Balsamic
51%
47%
Animalic
49%
48%
Woody
48%
47%
Floral
Smoky
47%
Lactonic
47%
Aromatic
45%
44%
Aldehydic
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
71%
Amber shared
67%
69%
66%
51%
Animalic shared
47%
49%
Woody shared
48%
48%
47%
47%
47%
45%
44%

Performance

Ashore Vintage Gardenia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ashore

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its prominent, clean jasmine and warm, salty character make it perfect for casual, warm-weather wear, and dates. While elegant, its strong floral and potential 'old-fashioned' vibe for some means it might not suit every formal or office setting.

Vintage Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

While some find it 'too strong' for a Jo Malone, many describe it as polite and suitable for office wear, especially given its moderate sillage. Its rich floral and spicy accords make it particularly fitting for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit too much for casual, active settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, warm spicy, amber

Key Differences

Adds gardenia and hyacinth, drops ambergris and frankincense

Where to buy

Ashore EDP
Vintage Gardenia EDC
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