Marc Jacobs Gardenia
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly white floral and gourmand. Gardenia and ginger at the top, gardenia and honeysuckle in the middle and ginger and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- 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 Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Marc Jacobs is the house behind Gardenia.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gucci Bloom Nettare Di Fiori.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Givenchy Amarige and Gucci Bloom Nettare Di Fiori.
Who will like Gardenia
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by gourmand and lactonic. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and gourmand smells and notes like gardenia and ginger. Less obvious notes include honeysuckle, jasmine and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Is Gardenia long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Gucci Bloom Nettare Di Fiori. Base notes like ginger and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Marc Jacobs
This house has 52 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Daisy Love, Daisy and Decadence.
Perfumes that smell like Gardenia
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (4 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (4 shared notes), Gucci Bloom Nettare Di Fiori (4 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Quick answers
Can men wear Gardenia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Gardenia better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2007.