Gardenia

Name: Gardenia Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: M. Micallef

M. Micallef · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2002

≈ $130 · 100ml · approx. retail

One of M. Micallef's earliest releases, Gardenia is a lush white-floral built around the namesake creamy flower layered with peach and sandalwood. It reads as a soft, feminine floral suited to daytime wear.

White Floral Floral Fruity Musky Sandalwood

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Gardenia Peach

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Gardenia Jasmine Ylang-Ylang Sandalwood

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

White Musk Ambergris

Best for

SpringSummerDailyOffice

Perfumer

Jean-Claude Astier

19 in collection

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