Secret Gardenia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Fortitude
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a fresh, dewy gardenia that sidesteps the usual heavy, heady vibe. It's an easy-to-love, crowd-pleasing floral, though some find it a bit too 'shampoo-like' or not unique enough. For fans of light, airy white florals, it's a summer win.
If you're after a loud, proud lily bomb with an animalic edge, this is it. It's gloriously extra and not for the faint of heart, but if you want to make a statement, Fortitude delivers.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 34% | 41% |
| Fruity | 10% | 10% |
| Green | 6% | 7% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 22% | 28% |
| Earthy | 4% | 8% |
| Animalic | 12% | 5% |
| Fresh | 15% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light white floral and aquatic accords with moderate longevity make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime activities without being overpowering. While pleasant for a date, it might lack the boldness for a truly formal event.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its potent white floral nature and animalic undertones, Fortitude is best suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. It's too commanding for a casual setting, but shines brightly for dates or formal occasions where you want to make a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Citrus, Woody accords and Jasmine, Gardenia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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