Gardenia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2016 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
A Lilac a Day
ScentArt
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 is *the* photo-realistic lilac, for better or worse. It's a gorgeous spring day for some, a potent green punch for others, and for a few, an unfortunately fecal floral. Discontinued, but still sparking intense devotion among its fans.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 51% | 52% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 21% | 20% |
| Sweet | 17% | 17% |
| Warm | 5% | 4% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 1% | 5% |
| Animalic | 16% | 16% |
| Fresh | 18% | 17% |
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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
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its realistic green floral character makes it highly suited for casual wear and spring days. While beautiful, its sometimes potent sillage and divisive ambergris note might be too much for formal settings or a reserved office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Green, Fresh accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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