Gardenia
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 1920 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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 isn't just a classic, it's a living legend - though you'll find fierce debate between those who cherish the vintage and those who rate the modern formulation. A clean, green floral, but be warned: some find it a touch too soapy or even 'chemical'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 51% | 62% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 21% | 29% |
| Sweet | 17% | 16% |
| Warm | 5% | 1% |
| Woody | 0% | 0% |
| Earthy | 1% | 1% |
| Animalic | 16% | 4% |
| Fresh | 18% | 22% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often delicate nature makes it fantastic for casual wear, office settings (if applied sparingly), and even sport. The 'old-fashioned' or 'soapy' character, and sometimes weak longevity (for the modern EDT), make it less ideal for formal events or a romantic date where you might want something more long-lasting and impactful.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Gardenia, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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