Gardenia
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum1976
Side by side
Gardenia vs. Reflection Woman
Gardenia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gardenia | Reflection Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1976 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Mike Parrott | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gardenia
White Floral
Green
Floral
Animalic
Tuberose
Reflection Woman
Floral
Green
White Floral
Violet
Powdery
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesHyacinthBergamotMagnoliaRhubarbViolet Leaf
Green NotesFreesia
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangCinnamonCloveOrange BlossomRose
MagnoliaJasmine
Base
MuskBenzoinSandalwoodVanilla
White MuskCedarwoodAmberSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gardenia | Reflection Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some gardenias smell like perfume. This one smells like the flower itself, natural, effortless, broad-smiled. It's the kind of white floral that gets worn for decades because it never stops feeling.Gardenia
This is a polished, grown-up floral that refuses to be boring. The green notes keep it grounded while the sandalwood drydown ensures it lasts. Not a statement piece, but an unmistakably refined one.Reflection Woman