Elizabeth Taylor 2003 EDP

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Gardenia

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Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003. Gardenia opens with Green Notes and Lily of the Valley, settles into a heart of Peony, Gardenia, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk and Carnation. Elizabeth Taylor's Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes52%
Lily of the Valley48%
Heartas listed
Gardenia49%
Peony27%
Orchid24%
Baseas listed
Musk53%
Carnation47%

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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Gardenia opens with a bright, wet rush of lily of the valley and green notes, like stepping into a dew-kissed garden after a spring shower. This verdant freshness soon gives way to a lush heart of creamy, intoxicating gardenia, supported by delicate orchid and soft peony. As it settles, a subtle musk and a hint of spicy carnation provide a clean, comforting base. It's a heady white floral that manages to stay fresh and vibrant.

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