Crabtree & Evelyn 1974 EDP

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Gardenia

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Crabtree & Evelyn Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1974. Gardenia settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Crabtree & Evelyn's Gardenia carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper cult classic, evoking pure gardenia without the usual perfumey fluff. It's gloriously distinctive, the sort of scent that attracts compliments but also polarises folks, so don't expect a crowd-pleaser.
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Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Gardenia20%
Honeysuckle20%
Jasmine20%
Rose20%
Violet20%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Woody Notes50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a potent, distinctive white floral best suited for evenings and special occasions. Its richness might be a bit much for the office or casual daywear, but it shines when you want to make an impression.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a humid, moonlit greenhouse, filled to the brim with creamy white gardenias, jasmine, and honeysuckle. There's a subtle green complexity and a rich, honeyed sweetness beneath, laced with hints of violet and a grounding woody amber base. It’s a lavish, full-bodied white floral, dripping with natural lactonic richness.

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