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    Black Gardenia vs. Slowdive

    Very similar
    Slowdive by Hiram Green bottle

    Slowdive

    Hiram Green
    Eau de Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Slowdive rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Gardenia vs. Slowdive
    Black GardeniaSlowdive
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnna ZworykinaHiram Green
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Gardenia

    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Green
    Tuberose
    Leather
    Woody
    Floral
    Oud

    Slowdive

    White Floral
    Beeswax
    Amber
    Honey
    Animalic
    Woody
    Fruity
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green Bell PepperNeroli
    Orange BlossomNeroli
    Heart
    TuberoseJasmineFrangipaniYlang-YlangCastoreum
    BeeswaxTobacco BlossomDried FruitsTuberose
    Base
    OudBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodCedar
    Resinous Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Gardenia vs. Slowdive
    Black GardeniaSlowdive
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Black Gardenia doesn't flirt. It arrives and waits to see if you're brave enough to stay. The green and animalic facets give it an edge most white florals won't touch.Black Gardenia
    Slowdive smells like summer condensed into a bottle. The orange blossom neroli opening is gorgeous, but the real story is that beeswax tobacco heart. It is rich without being heavy, sweet without.Slowdive