23 community ratings

Gardenia

Name: Gardenia
Brand: Marc Jacobs

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Delville

2008WomenModern

6.6/ 10

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Marc Jacobs Gardenia is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that pairs gardenia with green notes and musk; it has been discontinued, but it suits anyone after a light, easygoing scent for daily wear.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

4.9 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Green notes Musk Gardenia

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Animal

What does Gardenia smell like?

Gardenia's sillage is weak and its longevity moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer. Leisure, daytime and office wear lead, while evenings out are rarely chosen.

The scent reads as one fresh, floral whole: gardenia sits at the centre, green notes add a cool, watery edge, and musk softens it from behind. Aquatic and fruity touches meet a sweetness, with a slightly synthetic and faintly animal side. Its profile is close to GAP Grass and Zara Ultra Juicy.