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Rosa Gardenia by Santa Maria Novella — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rosa Gardenia by Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella· 2021

Rosa Gardenia

6.851Typically ~$140

A floral scent built around almond blossom over vanilla. A spring pick.

FloralSweetFreshGreenSynthetic

Scent profile

Top notes

Almond blossom Bergamot Orange blossom

Heart notes

Rosa centifolia Gardenia Fig leaf Jasmine

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

65%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

76%

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Night

79%

Where

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Date

89%

Club

63%

Formal

77%

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Sport

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