Gardenia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Wild Jasmine
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a divisive floral. Many find it cosy and accurate, some call it weak and generic. Best as a room or linen spray, or for a quick, intimate jasmine fix at home.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 51% | 53% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 21% | 28% |
| Sweet | 17% | 16% |
| Warm | 5% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 3% |
| Earthy | 1% | 10% |
| Animalic | 16% | 5% |
| Fresh | 18% | 21% |
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Heart Notes
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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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and short longevity make it suitable for casual, close-quarters wear, especially around the home. It lacks the punch for formal events or the freshness for sport, and its initial strength might be overwhelming in an office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Floral accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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