Gardenia Eau de Toilette vs Come L'Amore Eau de Toilette

Gardenia

Edt	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
1976	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	££

Come L'Amore

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gardenia

This Penhaligon's Gardenia is a divisive one. Many adore its classic, clean white floral profile, conjuring images of English garden parties and elegant nobility, but others find it a screechy, headache-inducing granny scent that's far too much for their liking. Definitely sample before you commit.

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Our Verdict - Come L'Amore

This is a divisive one. Many find it a stunning, high-quality white floral that's a perfect bridal scent, but others are put off by a 'soapy' or 'old-fashioned' quality, some even detecting a 'dog' or 'old wool blanket' scent in the dry down. A definite try-before-you-buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	7%
Floral	37%	34%
Fruity	4%	8%
Green	13%	9%
Sweet	28%	24%
Warm	9%	9%
Woody	8%	10%
Earthy	2%	4%
Animalic	10%	12%
Fresh	13%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Gardenia EdT

Come L'Amore EdT

Notes

Only in Gardenia

Green 19% Magnolia 18% Hyacinth 17% Rhubarb 16% Bergamot 15% Violet 15%

Only in Come L'Amore

Freesia 29% Tangerine 27% Tea 24% Mirabelle Plum 20%

Shared Notes

Gardenia 16% vs 20%

Jasmine 11% vs 18%

Rose 9% vs 11%

Only in Gardenia

Tuberose 14% Lily Of The Valley 12% Orange Blossom 10% Ylang-Ylang 10% Cinnamon 9% Clove 8%

Only in Come L'Amore

Lily 23% Lilac 15% Pink Pepper 12%

Shared Notes

Musk 26% vs 35%

Benzoin 24% vs 36%

Only in Gardenia

Vanilla 26% Sandalwood 23%

Only in Come L'Amore

Cedar 27%

Accords

Gardenia Come L'Amore

100%

White Floral

100%

58%

Green

43%

52%

Floral

47%

48%

Tuberose

44%

Animalic

Soft Spicy

42%

Musky

41%

White Floral shared

100%

Green shared

58%

43%

Floral shared

52%

47%

Tuberose

48%

Animalic

44%

Soft Spicy

42%

Musky

41%

Performance

Gardenia Come L'Amore

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent white floral character and strong sillage, though appreciated by some, might be too much for an office setting. It shines more in formal events and dates, lending an elegant touch, and is rather too complex for casual wear or sport.

Come L'Amore

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and significant longevity make it suitable for a date or formal event without being overpowering. While some find it too potent for the office, its elegance suggests it could work in a professional setting if applied lightly. It's too opulent for active sports.