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English Dawn White Gardenia

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The Body Shop English Dawn White Gardenia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014. The Body Shop's English Dawn White Gardenia carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive one, some love its fresh, clean gardenia, others find it a generic, short-lived disappointment. If you're after a subtle, dewy white floral without the usual heady punch, give it a go, but don't expect it to stick around.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Soft
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English Dawn White Gardenia Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear, as it won't overpower. The fresh, clean floral notes are versatile for daytime activities, though it might lack the punch for formal events or evening dates.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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 Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Oct 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

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About

English Dawn White Gardenia opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot, quickly ushering in a delicate and dewy gardenia that steers clear of cloying sweetness. A whisper of creamy tuberose provides a soft, rounded floral heart, eventually settling into a quiet, clean sandalwood base. It's a fresh, light take on a classic white floral, evoking a serene, misty morning garden.

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