Gardenia 2021

I used to find this fragrance frustrating, because every time I smelt it I was expecting to smell black opium and I just never got it. My favourite thing about black opium is the coffee note, and I felt like this was all the florals of black opium but without the coffee, which was still nice, but kinda boring. It’s only recently, after having had it for MONTHS than I am finally getting that coffee note and feeling the similarity to black opium. In a way I wish that link hadn’t been planted in my head, because maybe I could’ve just enjoyed what I was smelling rather than be disappointed by what I WASN’T smelling. I think with fragrance, it’s only fair to judge what you are smelling and not what isn’t there. This is a warm semi-deep floral perfume that is just really enjoyable to wear. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel but it doesn’t have to because that’s not why you get it. You get it because it’s good and sexy and at a great price. The vibe it gives is night out for dinner in a simple glittery little black dress... it’s not like a clubbing smell but it’s an evening smell for sure, a sweet classy smell. I would definitely recommend this. Projection and sillage are great considering the price, but longevity is average for an EDT.

Reviewing this on it's own. This is an amazing fragrance by Zara. There is a dark fruit upon first spray with a hint of spice and vanilla in the dry down. I overspray this on my clothes and hair to get the potency that I want. You can wear it in all seasons since it is not cloying and heavy. $25.99 usd for the 3oz (2 pack) with Zara Orchid is a steal! I hope Zara never discontinues this.

A lighter version of Black Opium. All notes are well blended, not overpowering but still with moderate longevity and sillage. Good for daytime use all year round! Again well done, Zara! I am your fan! 😊 (P.S.: No Gardenia, whatsoever. Zara has some tricky names for fragrances, uh? 😂)

Buenísimo aroma a coffe no dura mucho en piel pero en la ropa queda hasta que lo lavas es igual a black opium a diferencia de esta Gardenia lo uso para el diario trabajo y no es invasivo como el black opium soy fanática de los aromas a coffe lo recomiendo

This is my favorite and best blind buy ever. Notes of orange blossom and coffee, with some vanilla and jasmine dry down. This fragrance gets me a tone of compliments and lasts all day. Absolutely love this, personally feel its one of zaras best perfumes.