Atelier Segall & Barutti Gardenia
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is gardenia and mimosa. The heart brings white flowers and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into black vanilla husk and orris. Overall it smells powdery and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
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
About Atelier Segall & Barutti Gardenia
Gardenia is made by Atelier Segall & Barutti.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Givenchy Amarige and Dior Poison. Base notes like black vanilla husk and orris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Amarige and Dior Poison spread further.
Who will like Gardenia
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and gourmand smells and notes like white flowers and black vanilla husk. Less obvious notes include violet, peach and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Atelier Segall & Barutti perfumes worth knowing
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Beso de Ylang, Jasmine Art of Scent and Alliban.
When in the day to wear Gardenia
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Givenchy Amarige is a lighter match.
Perfumes that smell like Gardenia
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes), Dior Poison (5 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Gardenia come out?
It came out in 2015.
What is the best season for Gardenia?
Winter.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.