Jo Loves 2011 Edt

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Gardenia

by Jo Malone

Jo Loves Gardenia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Jo Malone. Gardenia opens with Gardenia and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, and Coumarin, and dries down to a base of Musk and Heliotrope. Jo Loves's Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a white floral-led wear.

If you're after a true-to-life gardenia, this is your holy grail. It's a gorgeous soliflore that captures the essence of the flower perfectly, though its ephemeral presence might leave you wanting more. A real love-it-or-hate-it for some due to its single-minded floral focus.
  • Romantic
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Fresh
Gardenia Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10%
Floral 49%
Fruity 5%
Green 7%
Sweet 30%
Warm 3%
Woody 1%
Earthy 1%
Animalic 20%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its white floral heart is elegant enough for formal events and romantic dates, with reviewers mentioning it for weddings. However, its often-reported fleeting longevity means it might not command attention for an entire workday. The bold floral character means it's less suited for active situations.

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About

Imagine stepping into a lush, humid garden at dusk. A bright, dewy gardenia shimmers at the forefront, its creamy, heady aroma wrapped in the subtle, sweet narcotic haze of jasmine and ylang-ylang. A whisper of citrusy bergamot lifts the initial bloom, before settling into a soft, musky embrace with powdery heliotrope, evoking sun-warmed skin.