88 community ratings

Rosa Gardenia

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

6.7/ 10

Community score
88 ratings

Santa Maria Novella Rosa Gardenia is a fresh, floral and creamy unisex scent that most voters pick for spring and summer.

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How does it perform?

From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

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

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

56% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Creamy

What does Rosa Gardenia smell like?

It opens light and bright with bergamot, orange blossom and almond blossom. In the heart, gardenia, jasmine and Rosa centifolia set the floral character, while fig leaf adds a green freshness. Vanilla, musk and sandalwood in the base soften it, leaving a creamy, lightly sweet finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters mostly suggest it for leisure and daytime, with a share also choosing it for the office. It reads mainly feminine, though it is a unisex fragrance. Jil Sander Softly and Le Labo Jasmin 17 (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.