89%
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Afaq Eau de Parfum bottle Afaq
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 1996
££ Price Tier ££
Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle Gardenia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Afaq
Divisive only on performance, this scent is otherwise a crowd-pleasing, airy white floral with a soft fruity opening and a beautifully rounded base. It's a fantastic value, everyday delight, if you get a good batch.
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Our Verdict - Gardenia
This isn't your average gardenia; it's a divisive white floral that some adore for its unique, almost 'wilted' greenness and creamy depth, while others find it misses the mark entirely for a true gardenia. Love it or hate it, it's unmistakably Floris.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 30% 28%
Fruity 17% 13%
Green 16% 21%
Sweet 25% 21%
Warm 2% 6%
Woody 18% 15%
Earthy 0% 6%
Animalic 12% 6%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afaq EdP
Gardenia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 55% vs 14%
Jasmine 44% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 47% vs 51%
Only in Afaq
Cashmeran 52%
Only in Gardenia
Labdanum 49%

Accords

Afaq Gardenia
100%
White Floral
100%
77%
Tuberose
77%
Fruity
48%
61%
Green
60%
58%
Woody
44%
54%
Fresh
52%
Aromatic
49%
Sweet
49%
Animalic
Floral
44%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
77%
Fruity shared
77%
48%
Green shared
61%
60%
Woody shared
58%
44%
54%
52%
49%
49%
44%

Performance

Afaq Gardenia
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Afaq

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive white floral and fruity accords make it a great choice for the office and casual wear. While elegant enough for a date, some reviews note projection issues which might limit its impact in a louder formal setting.

Gardenia

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated floral character makes it fitting for dates and formal events, though its intensity means it could be a bit much for a casual office if oversprayed. It offers surprising longevity, which helps it transition well through various social settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Green, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afaq
Gardenia
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