Cruel Gardénia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2017 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Revolution de la Fleur
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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.
A divisive floral bomb; some find it a lush, exotic journey, others an overwhelming, headache-inducing assault. It's either a sun-drenched holiday in a bottle or a bubblegum-tuberose nightmare.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 5% |
| Floral | 45% | 51% |
| Fruity | 11% | 7% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 35% | 40% |
| Warm | 3% | 3% |
| Woody | 6% | 12% |
| Earthy | 2% | 0% |
| Animalic | 13% | 5% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
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 summer and spring.
Occasions
This powerful, rich floral is better suited for special occasions or evenings out rather than the office, where it might be too intense. Its tropical, romantic vibe makes it ideal for dates and relaxed warm-weather settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, White Floral, Yellow Floral accords and Rose, Neroli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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