Penhaligon's 1976 Edt

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Gardenia

Penhaligon's Gardenia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1976. The fragrance opens with Green, Bergamot, Violet, and Magnolia, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily Of The Valley, Tuberose, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Gardenia: Statement

This Penhaligon's Gardenia is a divisive one. Many adore its classic, clean white floral profile, conjuring images of English garden parties and elegant nobility, but others find it a screechy, headache-inducing granny scent that's far too much for their liking. Definitely sample before you commit.
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  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Luxurious
Gardenia Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 37%
Fruity 5%
Green 13%
Sweet 28%
Warm 10%
Woody 9%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Green
59%
Floral
52%
Tuberose
48%
Animalic
44%

Notes

Top Notes

Green 19% Magnolia 18% Hyacinth 17% Rhubarb 16% Bergamot 15% Violet 15%

Heart Notes

Gardenia 17% Tuberose 14% Lily Of The Valley 12% Jasmine 11% Orange Blossom 10% Ylang-Ylang 10% Rose 9% Cinnamon 9% Clove 8%

Base Notes

Musk 26% Vanilla 26% Benzoin 25% Sandalwood 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent white floral character and strong sillage, though appreciated by some, might be too much for an office setting. It shines more in formal events and dates, lending an elegant touch, and is rather too complex for casual wear or sport.

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Opens with a crisp, green snap of rhubarb and hyacinth, swiftly moving into a rich, heady bouquet of white florals. Tuberose and gardenia lead the charge, supported by indolic jasmine and creamy ylang-ylang, creating a full-bodied, slightly sweet floral heart. The dry-down settles into a soft, musky vanilla with a hint of earthy sandalwood and balsamic benzoin, retaining a refined elegance throughout.

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