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Gardenia (1976)
by Penhaligon's

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relaunched as part of the Penhaligon's Anthology range in 2009.

Gardenia Fragrance Notes

Top Notes
Violet, Rhubarb, Bergamot, Hyacinth, Magnolia, Green Leaves.
Middle Notes
Gardenia, Rose, Ylang-ylang, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Clove, Cinnamon, Lily of the Valley.
Base Notes
Benzoin, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla.

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soirdelune

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This is a sweet curiosity. I have grown wary of gardenia fragrances lately: though I've never had the pleasure of smelling this tropical flower 'for real', I am conscious of constant assertions that no perfume ever reproduced its scent with veracity. So, I do not review this EdT in terms of its faithful replication of the gardenia flower's aroma.

What I experience with Penhaligon's interpretation is at first a limpid, watery 'gardenia' scent, boosted liberally with tuberose. Its topnotes are melony, cucumbery, fresh. Its middle is mainly a sprightly melange of magnolia and jasmine, fleshed-out and rendered more sensual with ylang-ylang. Projection is good; I am enjoying wearing this in small, steadily re-applied dabs, rather than braving a full-on spritz.

30 July 2009

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