Olene Eau de Toilette bottle Olene
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia Petale

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Olene Eau de Toilette
Olene is not just a white floral; it's *the* white floral. A photorealistic trip into a blooming jasmine bush, it's a scent for unapologetic floral fanatics. While some find its indolic nature a bit much, most find it utterly captivating, evoking nostalgia and a rare natural purity. It’s got a loyal following for a reason.
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Our Verdict - Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum
A truly gorgeous creamy white floral that's a stunning, almost photorealistic gardenia, but it's divisive on longevity and projection. If you're after a loud scent, look elsewhere, but for a delicate, natural gardenia dream, this is it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 11%
Floral 64% 55%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 24% 25%
Sweet 22% 19%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 3% 1%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 12% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Olene EdT
Gardenia Petale EdP

Notes

Olene Eau de Toilette
Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum

Base Notes

Only in Olene Eau de Toilette
Narcissus 53% Honeysuckle 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 64% vs 22%
Only in Olene Eau de Toilette
Wisteria 35%
Only in Olene Eau de Toilette
Jasmine 52% Green 48%

Accords

Olene Eau de Toilette Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
56%
Floral
55%
Green
49%
42%
Fresh
40%
Lactonic
41%
Animalic
40%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
56%
Green shared
55%
49%
Fresh shared
42%
40%
41%
40%

Performance

Olene Eau de Toilette Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Olene Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intensely floral and natural character, combined with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it perfect for casual and romantic settings. While too dominant for some office environments, its freshness allows for daytime use, and it's perhaps a touch too informal for most strictly formal events.

Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its delicate sillage and fresh, clean white floral character make it perfect for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. While lovely for a date, its intimate projection might not be ideal for a formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Green, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Olene Eau de Toilette
Gardenia Petale Eau de Parfum
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