Gardenia
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Side by side
Gardenia vs. Diorissimo
Gardenia rates higher with the community, while Diorissimo projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gardenia | Diorissimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1976 | 1956 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Mike Parrott | Edmond Roudnitska |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gardenia
White Floral
Green
Floral
Animalic
Tuberose
Diorissimo
White Floral
Fresh
Green
Floral
Soapy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesHyacinthBergamotMagnoliaRhubarbViolet Leaf
Ylang-Ylang
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseJasmineLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangCinnamonCloveOrange BlossomRose
Lily of the Valley
Base
MuskBenzoinSandalwoodVanilla
Jasmine
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gardenia | Diorissimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Diorissimo is not for those who want their florals pretty and polite. This is the real thing, green and alive, with a rawness that feels almost botanical.Diorissimo