Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum vs Gardenia Eau de Toilette

Diamonds and Emeralds

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
1993	Year	1976
£	Price Tier	££

Gardenia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper grower. Initially, it's a bit of a pungent white floral beast, but give it a moment to settle, and you're rewarded with a juicy, sweet, elegant scent. It's divisive, but for the price, you can afford to take a punt.

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Our Verdict - Gardenia Eau de Toilette

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.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	6%
Floral	44%	37%
Fruity	8%	4%
Green	7%	13%
Sweet	33%	28%
Warm	8%	9%
Woody	4%	8%
Earthy	7%	2%
Animalic	10%	10%
Fresh	10%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Diamonds and Emeralds EdP

Gardenia EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Hyacinth 11% vs 16%

Only in Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum

Gardenia 16% Peach 14% Apricot 12% Orange Blossom 10% Rose 9% Water Lily 9% Sage 9% Mandarin 9%

Only in Gardenia Eau de Toilette

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

Shared Notes

Tuberose 20% vs 13%

Jasmine 14% vs 11%

Lily Of The Valley 12% vs 11%

Rose 12% vs 9%

Only in Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum

Magnolia 14% Lily 13% Carnation 13%

Only in Gardenia Eau de Toilette

Gardenia 17% Orange Blossom 10% Ylang-Ylang 10% Cinnamon 9% Clove 8%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 23% vs 25%

Musk 19% vs 26%

Only in Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum

Amber 21% Tonka Bean 20% Patchouli 17%

Only in Gardenia Eau de Toilette

Benzoin 25% Sandalwood 23%

Accords

Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum Gardenia Eau de Toilette

100%

White Floral

100%

65%

Floral

52%

48%

Green

58%

51%

Fruity

49%

Tuberose

48%

Animalic

44%

47%

Sweet

46%

Vanilla

45%

Powdery

44%

Citrus

White Floral shared

100%

Floral shared

65%

52%

Green shared

48%

58%

Fruity

51%

Tuberose shared

49%

48%

Animalic shared

48%

44%

Sweet

47%

Vanilla

46%

Powdery

45%

Citrus

44%

Performance

Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum Gardenia Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Diamonds and Emeralds Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its potent white floral and fruity accords make it a bit much for the office if oversprayed, but applied lightly, it transitions well. The rich, creamy dry down lends itself beautifully to dates and more relaxed formal events, though its significant sillage might overpower intimate settings if not used sparingly.

Gardenia Eau de Toilette

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.