Gardenia Royal (2004)
by Il Profumo

The peachy opening is unbelievably delicious. But it all comes down to the base notes and whether I want to smell like that all day. The (middle) floral notes are soft with no astringency. It's beautiful, very "pretty" and a little precious.

I am looking for something edgier and more exciting. If there was something unexpected with the peach (maybe a pepper, or a sensuous resiny wood) I would love this and it would be in my top tier. I might try to layer it some day when bored. Otherwise, this fragrance is very predictable, if gorgeous. So very Gorgeous.

28th November, 2009.

This heady perfume is reminiscent of a really old-fashioned scent, yet it is still fresh - not at all powdery. Begins rather green and wet but sweetens and thickens as I wear it. A little goes a very long way- It may be cloying to some but is nonetheless a gorgeous fragrance. Cannot imagine males ever wearing this as it is sweet and very feminine.

20th May, 2007.