Gardenia
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | 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.
Divisive, perplexing, and at times downright unpleasant. What starts as a fresh, dewy floral quickly collapses into something synthetic and surprisingly ammonia-like. Some find beauty in its unique blend; others can't wash it off fast enough. Proceed with extreme caution and definitely don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 51% | 44% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 21% | 28% |
| Sweet | 17% | 12% |
| Warm | 5% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 3% |
| Earthy | 1% | 10% |
| Animalic | 16% | 10% |
| Fresh | 18% | 23% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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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 initial fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear or an office setting if applied lightly. However, its often-criticised synthetic dry down and polarizing nature make it less ideal for dates or formal events where broad appeal is key. Performance is moderate, so it won't overwhelm in closer quarters.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Green, Fresh accords and Lily Of The Valley, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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