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Velvet Gardenia by Tom Ford

Tom Ford· 2007

Velvet Gardenia

6.164Typically ~$150

Orange and lily of the valley up top, drying down to beeswax and frankincense. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralSmokySweetSpicySynthetic

Perfumer: David Apel

Scent profile

Top notes

Orange Lily of the valley Jasmine

Heart notes

Tuberose Gardenia Plum Rose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Reserve Collection: Velvet Gardenia by Tom Ford

Reserve Collection: Velvet Gardenia

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