Creed 2012 EDP

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Fleurs de Gardenia

by Olivier Creed , Julien Rasquinet

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Creed Fleurs de Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Olivier Creed and Julien Rasquinet. Fleurs de Gardenia opens with Pink Pepper, Galbanum, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Patchouli. Creed's Fleurs de Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral, with many saying it smells more like peony or a 'fresh' abstract bouquet than a true gardenia. Some find it a clean, elegant blend, while others dismiss it as a pricey dupe for Estée Lauder's Pleasures or even 'cat piss'. It's certainly not a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Fleurs de Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear without being intrusive. The clean, fresh floral profile is versatile, though its price point and perceived lack of uniqueness might deter it from being a date or formal standout.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Fleurs de Gardenia opens with a sparkling burst of pink pepper and galbanum, cutting through a juicy blackcurrant note. The heart unfolds into a lush, multi-faceted floral bouquet where gardenia, peony, and lily of the valley intertwine, underpinned by soft rose and jasmine. It settles into a delicate base of Virginia cedarwood, subtle patchouli, and clean musk, creating a sophisticated floral with a gentle green edge.

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