Vintage Gardenia

I love this. I have been looking for years for the perfect Gardenia scent that lasts, smells like a real gardenia, and doesn't smell chemical. This one does have a lovely gardenia overtone. When compared with a real gardenia it is just a little different. It smells like real gardenias with just a hint of spice and a touch of tuberose. It really is wonderful when layered with Jo Malone French Lime Blossom. The perfect scent. It lasts a long time too and doesn't change that much on me. I'm going to buy tons more before Estee Lauder changes the formula. (As has been happening with most companies lately). Update: This has been discontinued. The SA at Bloomies told me they were informed it was discontinued because the specific gardenia used was no longer available in large enough quantities. Rather then re-formulate they discontinued.

This gardenia has the softness of a kitty cat's paw and bears no harsh, synthetic undertones, which has been known to happen with certain floral notes. I frequently reach for it during the spring and summer months, finding it perfect for a hot day because of its weightlessness. There's nary a sharp edge to it. Softness, softness, softness. It's polite and achingly feminine, it whispers but would never shout. Perfect for when m'lady slips into her garden dress and wide brimmed hat and runs out the door to attend a tea with The Girls. It's also appropriate for a walk under the stars with Mr. Wonderful in tow if you're in the mood for drinking in the luscious, warm summer night smells that midsummer's dreams are made of.

I love this fragrance but alas, it has been discontinued by Jo Malone. You can find an occasional bottle at ebay but at a premium price. Compared to other gardenia perfume, this one is a very refined gardenia balanced perfectly with tuberose, mixed with myrrh and cardamom, all tropicals. This fragrance suited me very well and the sillage is moderate. Received compliments from men only. I have to look for something similar to love again.

A really beautiful gardenia. Most gorgeous. Feminine to the hilt; romantic; delicate yet deep and rich; perfect. It has a fullness, and the other notes really support the gorgeous gardenia ambience. It is very very ladylike and refined. I adore it. I am complimented abundantly whenever I wear it out, and I feel very special in it. It makes me feel gentle and calm, and supported. A divine perfume.

I think this is one of the more true to life Gardenia scents around.I've grown them my whole life and they have such a hard scent to replicate.They are floral,creamy and have a hint of spice.Almost all gardenia scents just smell like tuberose but this captures the complexity of a real bloom perfectly.