What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and powdery. Coconut and peach at the top, ylang-ylang and jasmine in the middle and white musk and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
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 Schlossparfumerie Gardenia EDP
Gardenia EDP is made by Schlossparfumerie. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Is Gardenia long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Frederic Malle Carnal Flower and Giardini Di Toscana Bora Bora last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Will people notice Gardenia?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Katy Perry Purr and Jovan White Musk.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jovan White Musk but less than Giardini Di Toscana Bora Bora.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like ylang-ylang and white musk. Less obvious notes include sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
If you like Gardenia, try these
Similar picks to try: Katy Perry Purr (5 shared notes), Frederic Malle Carnal Flower (5 shared notes), Jovan White Musk (5 shared notes) and Giardini Di Toscana Bora Bora (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Katy Perry Purr starts from €33.
More questions
Can I wear Gardenia to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Gardenia come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.