Aftelier Cuir Gardenia
The smell in short
It smells mostly white floral and animalic. Fir and heliotrope at the top, gardenia and honeysuckle in the middle and amber and civetta at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cuir Gardenia notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Aftelier Cuir Gardenia
Cuir Gardenia is made by Aftelier.
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The style of Cuir Gardenia
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by animalic and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and animalic smells and notes like gardenia and amber. Less obvious notes include leather, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.33 out of 5.
Cuir Gardenia: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its animalic side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Variety is a lighter match.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
If you like Cuir Gardenia, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (6 shared notes) and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (6 shared notes).
More questions
How long does Cuir Gardenia last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Cuir Gardenia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.