Idylle
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2003 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Gardenia
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper British garden party in a bottle. Expect a fresh, polite floral that's either 'understated elegance' or 'unmemorable' depending on who you ask. It's a bit divisive on longevity, but for many, it's Guerlain's accessible, warm weather darling.
A floral cheapie that punches well above its weight, Elizabeth Taylor's Gardenia is a divisive blind buy: for some, it's a realistic, dewy gardenia masterpiece; for others, it's a sharp, synthetic disappointment. But for those who love it, this is a fresh, clean, and surprisingly opulent white floral.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 68% | 51% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 12% | 21% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 0% | 5% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 0% | 1% |
| Animalic | 12% | 16% |
| Fresh | 24% | 18% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean floral profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The delicate nature and perceived weak longevity by some reviewers also make it less suited for formal events where a more impactful scent might be preferred.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
With moderate projection and longevity, this fragrance is versatile. Its fresh, clean floral character makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, but it might be too prominent for formal settings or too delicate for sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Green, Floral accords and Lily Of The Valley, Peony notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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