Maria Candida Gentile 2012 Extrait

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Lady Day

by Maria Candida Gentile

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Maria Candida Gentile Lady Day is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Maria Candida Gentile. Lady Day opens with Galbanum, settles into a heart of Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Peru Balsam. Maria Candida Gentile's Lady Day carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This green gardenia is divisive; some find it a sublime, delicate floral, others a medicinal misery. It's a subtle, intimate scent for those who appreciate understated elegance and the quiet unfurling of a complex composition.
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  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Feminine
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Lady Day Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Galbanum100%
Heartas listed
Gardenia100%
Baseas listed
Peru Balsam100%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, as it's not overpowering. The fresh, green floral character also fits well for daytime wear and casual settings, though it might be too subtle for a loud night out or a big formal event.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Lady Day opens with a bold, bitter hit of galbanum, a sharp greenness that some find medicinal, others invigorating. This verdant introduction slowly gives way to the star of the show: a nuanced gardenia, not indolic or creamy, but fresh and almost camphorous, with a surprising transparency. As it settles, a soft, powdery Peru balsam emerges, grounding the composition with a gentle, aromatic sweetness, creating a sophisticated and ethereal floral experience.

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