Gardenia 2012
Fragrance notes
Character
Mandarin orange and lime open with a bright, juicy snap. Lily-of-the-valley follows with a cool green edge that keeps the citrus from feeling like a simple fruit bowl. The gardenia at the heart is creamy and dense. Tuberose pushes through with a heavy, slightly animalic warmth that demands attention. Jasmine adds a soft shimmer around the edges of that white floral core. Iris brings a dry, powdery texture that settles across the petals like fine dust.
Benzoin and bourbon vanilla give the base a sweet resinous weight. Cashmere wood and sandalwood wrap the sweetness in a smooth, pale wood blanket. Musk lingers in the background and makes the whole composition feel lived-in rather than polished. The powdery accord is strong here and will read as vintage to some noses. It is a fragrance that sits close to the skin in character even when the room notices the flowers.
Sunlight hits a porch railing and warms the air around a pot of blooming gardenias. Someone who loves a full white floral with a sweet, powdery finish will feel at home here. Wear it when the days are long and the windows stay open.
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