Cruel Gardénia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2021 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Wind Flowers
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing 'Cruel' about this; it's a soft, clean, musky floral. While many adore its elegant, creamy scent, others find it too subtle, fleeting, or just overpriced soap. It's a divisive scent, so sample it before you splurge.
A divisive floral with a hefty price tag, Wind Flowers struggles to justify its 'niche' status amidst comparisons to designer greats. Expect a strong white floral and musk combo - for better or worse, depending on your skin chemistry.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 2% |
| Floral | 45% | 55% |
| Fruity | 11% | 9% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 35% | 33% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 6% | 6% |
| Earthy | 2% | 2% |
| Animalic | 13% | 15% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and clean, understated floral-musk profile make it perfect for office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. While elegant enough, its intimate nature and perceived poor longevity by some might make others prefer a stronger scent for formal events or nights out.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
With strong projection and impressive longevity, it's a bit much for close-quarters like the office or gym. However, its sophisticated and robust floral character makes it well-suited for dates and formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Sweet, Powdery accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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