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Fruity Gardenia Parfum bottle Fruity Gardenia EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 Eau de Parfum bottle D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fruity Gardenia EDP
A refreshing and playful floral fragrance, perfect for casual wear.
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Our Verdict - D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 EDP
L'Imperatrice 3 is the fruitiest entry in D&G's tarot-card Anthology series, a juicy kiwi-watermelon opening over a soft jasmine-musk heart built for warm-weather wear.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fruity Gardenia EDP
D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 EDP

Notes

Only in D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3
Kiwi 40% Watermelon 33% Mandarin 27%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 58%
Only in D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3
Rose 41%
Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 58%
Sandalwood 45% vs 41%

Accords

Fruity Gardenia D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3
90%
Floral
75%
80%
Fruity
90%
Musky
60%
50%
Fresh
55%
Woody
40%
Floral shared
90%
75%
Fruity shared
80%
90%
60%
Fresh shared
50%
55%
40%

Performance

Fruity Gardenia D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fruity Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The blend of floral notes with some fruity and fresh elements makes it suitable for spring and fall when the temperature is moderate.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

The light projection and moderate intensity make it versatile for casual and office settings, while less suitable for sporty or highly formal occasions.

D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

Juicy kiwi-watermelon top notes and a light musk base read fresh and warm-weather appropriate.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Light, fruity and close to the skin, it suits daytime casual wear and the office more than evening occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, fruity, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fruity Gardenia EDP
D&G Anthology L'Imperatrice 3 EDP
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