Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2003 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Al Waseem Eau de Parfum bottle Al Waseem

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Gardenia
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gardenia
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.
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Our Verdict - Al Waseem
Al Waseem is a proper shape-shifter, opening with a bold, almost feminine floral punch that miraculously dries down to an old-school barbershop scent. It's a challenging ride for some, but many reckon the dry-down is utterly worth the wait for this surprisingly complex and versatile scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 51% 56%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 21% 23%
Sweet 17% 13%
Warm 5% 14%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 1% 5%
Animalic 16% 6%
Fresh 18% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gardenia EdP
Al Waseem EdP

Notes

Accords

Gardenia Al Waseem
100%
White Floral
100%
Rose
87%
68%
Green
69%
60%
Floral
68%
Oud
56%
Musky
54%
52%
Fresh
51%
Lactonic
Animalic
50%
Amber
46%
Powdery
45%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
87%
Green shared
68%
69%
Floral shared
60%
68%
Oud
56%
54%
52%
51%
50%
46%
45%

Performance

Gardenia Al Waseem
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

Al Waseem

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 moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh spicy and floral accords, make it suitable for a range of occasions, adapting well to casual wear and even some office settings, despite initial strong florals. Given its unique evolution, it can surprisingly fit warmer weather casual and even date nights, though its floral opening might be too bold for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
80%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green, Floral accords and Lily Of The Valley, Green notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gardenia
Al Waseem
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