Premier Jour
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2001 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Cruel Gardénia
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Which Should You Buy?
Premier Jour is a clean, understated floral that perfectly balances warmth and freshness. A crowd-pleaser that evokes happiness, some find it too bland, but most praise its elegant, quiet charm. Just don't mention the novichok.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 6% |
| Floral | 41% | 45% |
| Fruity | 9% | 11% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 30% | 35% |
| Warm | 2% | 3% |
| Woody | 14% | 6% |
| Earthy | 2% | 2% |
| Animalic | 11% | 13% |
| Fresh | 9% | 9% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and inoffensive floral character make it ideal for the office and casual wear. While it's noted as suitable for dates due to its sensual undertones, its subtlety might be lost in formal settings or during vigorous sport.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Powdery, Musky accords and Vanilla, Gardenia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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