Jardin de Borneo Gardenia
Gardenia opens with a rich white floral intensity that feels creamy and slightly indolic from the start.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 accords.
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- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy50
- Tuberose50
- White Floral
The note pyramid
- Gardenia
- Sandalwood
- Tuberose
- Lavender
- Tonka Bean
- Civet
By the editors · 2 min readGardenia opens with a rich white floral intensity that feels creamy and slightly indolic from the start. Tuberose amplifies the floral density while lavender adds an aromatic counterpoint that prevents excessive sweetness. Sandalwood provides a smooth woody foundation that supports the floral heart with creamy texture. The base introduces animalic civet and ambergris alongside galbanum's green bitterness and tonka bean's sweet warmth. This complex blend evolves from a bold floral opening to a animalic-woody dry-down with significant depth. Projection is strong initially but settles to a moderate sillage that lasts through the day. Best for evening wear in warmer weather, this scent has a dramatic and opulent character.
Scent twins
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