Cruel Gardénia
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2024 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Latte Mimosa
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing 'Cruel' about this; it's a soft, clean, musky floral. While many adore its elegant, creamy scent, others find it too subtle, fleeting, or just overpriced soap. It's a divisive scent, so sample it before you splurge.
This mimosa bomb is a proper 'love it or hate it' affair. Many find it sunshine in a bottle, a vibrant yellow floral that lasts ages. Others think it's a dated, dusty mess without a drop of the promised 'latte'. A divisive, loud floral, definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 9% |
| Floral | 45% | 43% |
| Fruity | 11% | 2% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 35% | 28% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 6% | 12% |
| Earthy | 2% | 3% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 9% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and clean, understated floral-musk profile make it perfect for office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. While elegant enough, its intimate nature and perceived poor longevity by some might make others prefer a stronger scent for formal events or nights out.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent floral character and strong projection make it less suitable for shared office spaces, although some find it office-friendly after the initial blast. The rich, luxurious floral profile lends itself well to formal events and dates, while its inherent 'sunshine' quality could work casually on a crisp spring day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Yellow Floral, Woody accords and Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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