Isabey Paris 2006 EDP

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Gardenia

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Isabey Paris Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Gardenia opens with Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Isabey Paris's Gardenia carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't just a gardenia; it's a grand, creamy white floral that oozes vintage charm and serious elegance. Loved by many for its lushness, others found it too 'old school' or generic. Ultimately, beautiful but divisive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent white floral and woody profile makes it a bit much for the office or casual day wear, as reviewers noted it needs to be applied sparingly. However, its rich, creamy nature and high quality make it an excellent choice for dates and formal events, creating a strong, memorable 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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opens with an opulent flourish of ylang-ylang and orange blossom, kissed by a hint of tangerine brightness. The heart blooms into a rich bouquet of creamy gardenia, alongside delicate jasmine, powdery iris, and a whisper of rose. It settles into a warm, sensual embrace of sandalwood, amber, and musk, lending a luxurious depth to the abundant florals.

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