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 and Fruity, 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 white floral-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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

White Floral
100%
Green
60%
Fruity
48%
Floral
44%
Woody
44%

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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.

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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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