O Boticário 2019 EDP

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214 Golden Gardênia

by Frank Voelkl

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O Boticário 214 Golden Gardênia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Frank Voelkl. 214 Golden Gardênia opens with Violet Leaf, Frangipani, and Pear, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Violet, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Heliotrope. O Boticário's 214 Golden Gardênia carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously opulent floral with a mysterious, boozy sweetness that evokes a sense of nostalgia for some, while others find it thoroughly modern. Perfect for those who want to command attention with elegance.
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  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
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214 Golden Gardênia 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it less suitable for a typical office environment where subtlety is key. However, its sophisticated and opulent character absolutely shines for dates and formal events, leaving a lasting impression. Some reviewers find it versatile enough for daily use, but its intensity lends itself better to special occasions.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Golden Gardênia opens with exotic frangipani and juicy pear, softened by a delicate violet leaf. The heart blossoms into a rich bouquet of gardenia, iris, and jasmine, sweetened by caramel and peach, all underpinned by a complex hedione. The dry-down is a warm embrace of musk, cedar, amber, and creamy vanilla, leaving a refined, almost liqueured floral trail.

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