Miller Harris 2019 EDP

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Secret Gardenia

by Mathieu Nardin

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Miller Harris Secret Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Mathieu Nardin. Secret Gardenia opens with Bergamot, Yuzu, Pear, and Rain, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Miller Harris's Secret Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a fresh, dewy gardenia that sidesteps the usual heavy, heady vibe. It's an easy-to-love, crowd-pleasing floral, though some find it a bit too 'shampoo-like' or not unique enough. For fans of light, airy white florals, it's a summer win.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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Secret Gardenia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain33%
Pear25%
Yuzu22%
Bergamot20%
Heartas listed
Gardenia34%
Jasmine24%
Violet23%
Ylang-Ylang19%
Baseas listed
Musk30%
Sandalwood25%
Cedar22%
Woody Notes22%

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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, light white floral and aquatic accords with moderate longevity make it ideal for office wear and casual daytime activities without being overpowering. While pleasant for a date, it might lack the boldness for a truly formal event.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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

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About

Imagine stepping into a misty garden after a soft rain shower. Secret Gardenia opens with a sparkling burst of yuzu, bergamot, and ripe pear, mellowing quickly into a luminous white floral heart. Delicate gardenia, creamy ylang-ylang, and subtle jasmine bloom, softened by a whisper of powdery violet. The base settles into a clean, musky woodiness, retaining its ethereal freshness throughout.

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Where to buy

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