Tom Ford 2007 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Velvet Gardenia

by David Apel

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Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by David Apel. Velvet Gardenia opens with Orange and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Labdanum and Incense. Tom Ford's Velvet Gardenia carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Tom Ford's Velvet Gardenia lives up to its name, presenting a lush, creamy white floral that's divisive yet undeniably captivating. Prepare for a rich, dark floral experience that some adore, while others find too much to handle.
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Velvet Gardenia 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's potent nature and prominent sillage make it less suited for casual or office wear. It truly shines in formal or date settings, where its rich, seductive character can be fully appreciated.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

About

Opens with a potent, almost gothic gardenia, brightened by a hint of orange, then descends into a sensuous heart of creamy tuberose, sweet honey, and juicy plum. A deep, warm dry-down of beeswax, labdanum, and incense casts an opulent, slightly animalic shadow, completing this rich, dark floral masterpiece.

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