Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum vs Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Ylang in Gold

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2008
££££	Price Tier	£££££

Cruel Gardénia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum

Prepare for a divisive experience. Some will find this a heavenly tropical gourmand, a 'happiness in a bottle' that's creamy, sweet, and comforting. Others will be met with a 'bug spray' or 'cough syrup' opening, a synthetic Ylang that induces nausea, or simply an overwhelming cloying sweetness with little depth. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	6%
Floral	39%	45%
Fruity	7%	11%
Green	2%	4%
Sweet	37%	35%
Warm	4%	3%
Woody	9%	6%
Earthy	0%	2%
Animalic	12%	13%
Fresh	10%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Ylang in Gold EdP

Cruel Gardénia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Rose 30% vs 33%

Only in Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum

Caramel 46% Bergamot 24%

Only in Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Neroli 35% Peach 32%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 34% vs 26%

Only in Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 23% Orange Blossom 22% Coconut 20%

Only in Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Gardenia 42% Violet 31%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 44% vs 19%

Sandalwood 28% vs 20%

Musk 26% vs 38%

Only in Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 21%

Accords

Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

66%

Powdery

100%

49%

White Floral

100%

98%

Caramel

97%

Vanilla

58%

Musky

87%

81%

Yellow Floral

57%

70%

Woody

63%

Violet Floral

65%

Lactonic

55%

45%

Floral

54%

52%

Rose

51%

Balsamic

Sweet shared

100%

66%

Powdery shared

66%

100%

White Floral shared

49%

100%

Caramel

98%

Vanilla shared

97%

58%

Musky

87%

Yellow Floral shared

81%

57%

Woody shared

70%

63%

Violet Floral

65%

Lactonic

55%

Floral shared

45%

54%

Rose

52%

Balsamic

51%

Performance

Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ylang in Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its sweet and gourmand nature, coupled with reports of it being very strong, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its luxurious, tropical, and creamy profile makes it a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings, particularly in warmer weather. It's sophisticated enough for some formal events, but the distinct sweetness might be too much for others.

Cruel Gardénia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

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.