Floris London 1996 EDP

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Gardenia

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Floris London Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996. Gardenia opens with Green Notes and Fruity Notes, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Labdanum. Floris London's Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't your average gardenia; it's a divisive white floral that some adore for its unique, almost 'wilted' greenness and creamy depth, while others find it misses the mark entirely for a true gardenia. Love it or hate it, it's unmistakably Floris.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes59%
Fruity Notes41%
Heartas listed
Gardenia27%
Jasmine21%
Lily21%
Cyclamen16%
Tuberose15%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood51%
Labdanum49%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated floral character makes it fitting for dates and formal events, though its intensity means it could be a bit much for a casual office if oversprayed. It offers surprising longevity, which helps it transition well through various social settings.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Floris London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Gardenia opens with a subtle green-fruity sweetness that quickly gives way to a heady bouquet of jasmine, lily, cyclamen, and a distinct, almost sour gardenia, all underpinned by tuberose. As it settles, a warm, creamy sandalwood base emerges, softening the initial floral punch and adding surprising richness, keeping that green, slightly wilting petal edge throughout.

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