Flora by Gucci Gorgeous Gardenia EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Oil |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Oil
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Which Should You Buy?
This "Gardenia" is a misnomer, delivering a sweet, fruity floral that's either a vibrant, playful everyday scent or a generic, fleeting disappointment. Folks are divided between finding it utterly gorgeous or underwhelming, especially given its notorious poor longevity.
Inspired By Flora Gorgeous Gardenia keeps Gucci's white gardenia-jasmine heart recognisable and the red berry opening juicy, but the patchouli-brown sugar base is thinner and sweeter, losing the original's gentle, not-too-cloying restraint.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its light sillage and generally pleasant, inoffensive fruity-floral profile make it suitable for casual wear and even the office, despite its poor longevity. While some find it flirty for dates, its lack of gravitas and projection limit its suitability for formal events or intense sport.
Seasons
A juicy, gardenia-forward floral that suits warm weather and daytime wear far more than cold months.
Occasions
Light and pretty enough for the office or casual wear; the sweetness reads a little young for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, fruity, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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