Gardénia by Chanel
Women 1925
Description
Gardénia by Chanel is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1925, the nose behind this composition is Ernest Beaux. The top notes reveal orange blossom and green notes; the heart unfolds gardenia, neroli, jasmine, and fruity notes; while the base notes settle on coconut, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
orange blossom
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Heart
gardenia
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Base
coconut
Community
1,912 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 4.0%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
5,188 votes
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Leading answer Like it
1,912 votes
Season
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1,223 votes
Time of day
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703 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Gardénia
Gardénia by Chanel is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 1925, the nose behind this composition is Ernest Beaux. The top notes reveal orange blossom and green notes; the heart unfolds gardenia, neroli, jasmine, and fruity notes; while the base notes settle on coconut, musk, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli.
White flowers Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
485 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
621 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
266 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
219 votes
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ellaquintero
Okay, well… This is my favorite perfume so far; I’ve tried quite a few. Yes, it’s very expensive, yes, it’s soft, yes, it doesn’t last long, yes, it’s wonderful. You can’t have it all; nothing is perfect. Chanel Gardenia is elegant, luxurious, yet soft and innocent. It smells like fresh, beautiful gardenia all the time until the base hits and the coconut makes it creamier. I love that the neroli is secondary here because in other perfumes it usually dominates. In this one, it just helps the gardenia stand out and lead. On me, it lasts a good 6 hours with moderate sillage. It’s feminine, elegant, beautiful, and very true to itself.
Tami Franco
Chanel Gardenia is basically gardenia and jasmine (oh, that note that’s overused; every time I read it has jasmine, I pray it doesn’t dominate everything). The other notes are very in the background. I like gardenia, but I prefer it when it’s better orchestrated and balanced, like in Belle d’Opium, where it works alongside a personality-driven patchouli. According to Fragrantica, this fragrance was born in 1925, so I calculate I’ve tested a reformulation, which is why I find it simple. Longevity is moderate, almost weak. Scent: 5/10, Sillage: 4.5/10, Longevity: 5/10, Versatility: 7/10
Lilmonroe
To be honest, Chanel doesn’t pay me and I’m not a fan of the brand, plus the price is no joke. It’s a lovely white floral: in the bottle it smells like pure gardenia, but once worn, the neroli and jasmine take over and it’s not just gardenia like I expected. Don’t get me wrong, it smells good, natural, and high quality, but it’s just another white floral. Projects strongly at first, then settles on the skin with an earthy touch, and after 4 or 5 hours you need to reapply. Scent 8/10, Sillage 8/10, Longevity 8/10
Lux
Luminous gardenia, classic and coquettish without being annoying. Among all the white florals (gardenia, orange blossom, jasmine), the neroli gives it that vintage touch, just like Chanel No. 22, creating a timeless floral. It’s a prepared and decorated gardenia for special occasions you want to remember. An olfactory portrait of the historical gardenia worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, or Ingrid Bergman. Luminosity thanks to a gardenia touched by expert hands in art and decoration.
SeleneHdez
This is the perfume where I felt the most natural and beautiful gardenia. It leaves a very beautiful floral trail, but the flaw was its longevity: half an hour :(. Still, I’d like to own it someday.