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Gardenia by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Penhaligon's· 2009

Gardenia

Name: Gardenia by Penhaligon's
Brand: Penhaligon's
Rating: 7.8 (92 reviews)

7.892Typically ~$200

Mostly hyacinth and green leaves, warmed by musk. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralPowderyGreenFreshSweet

Perfumer: Mike Parrott

Scent profile

Top notes

HyacinthGreen leavesBergamotMagnoliaViolet leafRhubarb

Heart notes

GardeniaTuberoseLily of the valleyJasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Ralph Lauren · 2004

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Orange blossom

Rose

Base notes

MuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilla

When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

69%

Spring

100%

Summer

86%

Fall

80%

Day

100%

Night

83%

Where

Office

89%

Casual

100%

Date

98%

Club

60%

Formal

90%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Sport

50%