91%
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Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2006 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Nolita Eau de Parfum bottle Nolita

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gardenia Eau de Parfum
This isn't just a gardenia; it's a grand, creamy white floral that oozes vintage charm and serious elegance. Loved by many for its lushness, others found it too 'old school' or generic. Ultimately, beautiful but divisive.
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Our Verdict - Nolita Eau de Parfum
Nolita is your ultimate fresh, 'clean girl' scent - if you can overlook the contentious price tag and uncanny resemblance to high street body mists. It's divisive, with some critics claiming it's an overpriced 'shampoo-ey' fragrance, whilst fans adore its sweet, juicy, effervescent charm.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 14%
Floral 49% 42%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 30% 25%
Warm 5% 8%
Woody 12% 9%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 16% 14%
Fresh 7% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gardenia EdP
Nolita EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tangerine 28% vs 52%
Only in Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Ylang-Ylang 39% Orange Blossom 33%
Only in Nolita Eau de Parfum
Freesia 48%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 25% vs 28%
Rose 17% vs 28%
Only in Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Gardenia 36% Iris 21%
Only in Nolita Eau de Parfum
Lily 43%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 34% vs 25%
Musk 34% vs 39%
Amber 31% vs 34%

Accords

Gardenia Eau de Parfum Nolita Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
Floral
87%
48%
Citrus
82%
Musky
68%
49%
Powdery
64%
Amber
62%
Rose
54%
52%
Woody
50%
45%
Animalic
52%
50%
Sweet
44%
Lactonic
White Floral shared
100%
100%
87%
Citrus shared
48%
82%
68%
Powdery shared
49%
64%
62%
54%
Woody shared
52%
50%
Animalic shared
45%
52%
50%
44%

Performance

Gardenia Eau de Parfum Nolita Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gardenia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent white floral and woody profile makes it a bit much for the office or casual day wear, as reviewers noted it needs to be applied sparingly. However, its rich, creamy nature and high quality make it an excellent choice for dates and formal events, creating a strong, memorable impression.

Nolita Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting everyday scent. While some find its performance strong enough for a night out, the 'shampoo-ey' vibe can make it less ideal for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
95%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Citrus, Powdery accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gardenia Eau de Parfum
Nolita Eau de Parfum
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