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r6661 – :
I grow gardenia. I wait for every may and june for the magnificient flowers to pop up.
So i know exactly how these flowers smell and this perfume was the most genuine one from head to toe.
I have tried many gardenia’s from estee to isabey, from pennies to hundred dolar worths.
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Pleasee yves rocher bring it back.
It was way better than any other.
Xeroxdsgrq – :
Can’t believe Rocher has D/C’d this. To my mind, it is the most authentic, natural, transparent gardenia perfume I have ever smelled… All the facets are there: lemon, santal, milk, pollen, frangipani, dewdrops.
tyh593Negeltzex – :
Lushest, wettest, freshest, creamiest jungle gardenia. White petals and thick green leaves. That’s it and it’s all there. This is the most realistic gardenia fragrance. Absolutely amazing. Why in the world would Yves Rocher discontinue this?! I only have the gardenia soap bar left which I keep in my closet and treasure dearly.
karenstalker – :
Somehow the remind of button doesn’t work on my phone. Therefore I have to say in the review: it smells so similar to Estee Lauder private collection gardenia tuberose!!! Utterly madness to discontinue this one!!!
PortWaiserKnauf – :
There is no more authentic gardenia than this. The stems, leaves, dew, petals, you can literally smell them all. YR had a masterpiece with this fragrance, like many of their others, and it’s nearly impossible to find now. Someone in YR needs to be fired for incompetence.
gregerkin – :
The smell of paradise. There’s nothing more true gardenia than this scent. Impossible to find today, a true beautiful hot summer intoxicating gardenia perfume.
torbaclan – :
Just like everyone else says…really beautiful, incredibly true. Dreamy, creamy gardenia. Perfection.
Вардан – :
Sorry to hear it’s discontinued, as it was surely a fabulous perfume bargain. Yes, it’s one-sided, but it isn’t synthetic feeling or unpleasant, and it gives a really nice soft bang for the buck. It’s not a fave for me, but it’s a nice pick-me-up as I drift off to sleep, or if I just want to reach and grab something on the run. I’m surprised that Fragrantica’s blurb mentions fruity in this scent. I usually despise fruity scents, but I’ve never noticed anything fruity in this.
angren-2 – :
Best gardenia perfume ever.. why the hell was it discontinued .. this is so saaaaaaaaaad 🙁
varakuta – :
This is the best gardenia fragrance I have ever smelled. It is light and true to the delicate scent of the flower (and I grew up in a tropical country where we had a gardenia bush close to my bedroom window, so I know!). It is like burying your nose into the soft white petals on a cool, pure, clean morning, when sensuality and heat are only a promise. It manages to be clean without being “green” or herbal, and never develops that puzzling coconut note that I hate, and that so many so-called gardenia fragrances are weighted down by.
vovan_romanov – :
As a yong girl I used to leve this one.
Pure Gardenia. ^___^
TToRR92 – :
This is surprisingly good – a more accurate and balanced evocation of the flower than a lot of other, more expensive (and pretentious) attempts. I think it works best on a warm night, with a white shirt and tanned skin. Lovely.
Mebpq265bedyWelty – :
The finest gardenia fragrance ever made.
sanych2007 – :
I just got a sample of this today and am surprised at how realistic it smells! This is a true gardenia scent – just like burying your face in the actual flower. There are no other flowers to take the spotlight here – gardenia is center stage! It is such a shame that it has been discontinued. If you are a fan of Pur Desir de Gardenia, then you may want to try Lulu Beauty Starlet. It smells very similar to this, but with a lot more sillage and lasting power. When I first smelled Starlet I was shocked at how much it smelled just like an actual gardenia. None of the mainstream “gardenias” smell like the real deal, so imagine my surprise when I sniffed Pur Desir de Gardenia and discovered that it smelled like a true gardenia just like my beloved Starlet. I hope Yves Rocher brings back this lovely fragrance!
kordinal – :
I think that one suits real well women who work in offices, banks, etc because smells strongly but is soft at the same time and last whole morning,women of any age but more beetwen 35 to 55
wallpposter – :
heavenly creamy sweet fresh gardenia…so real and natural…
svena – :
just Pure Fresh Gardenia, nothing else. What a pity it has been discontinued…my first and last bottle was purchased in 2006 when the YR shop was on 70% sale on the other products except for perfumes, so I got it on a full price but still pretty happy I remember.
sancheskis – :
I can’t believe it was discontinued, this was a perfume that proved that inexpensive is not equivalent to cheap !! it was just FRESH GARDENIA, not too sweet , not too anything just like the natural beauty of the charming white flower , why was it discontinued beats me, now would someone please recommend an alternative ?
vovan8225 – :
Before this was discontinued, it was the best cheap thrill. Ever. It’s startlingly realistic and smells just like fresh gardenias. Transparent; powerful. And the bath & body care in it was to die for!
advallosy – :
I happened to run across a bottle of this even though it’s been discontinued. Opening the lid I was SHOCKED at how realistic this scent is. It is absolutely the most realistic, pure gardenia, just like the ones that grow in my yard. Unbelievable! However, I am not a huge floral fan. As beautiful as it is, it shouldn’t go to waste. PM me if you’re interested!
alexxx___1995 – :
This scent is only for true gardenia lovers. As it is not me I don’t like this scent. It does not smell good on me, kinda sour and weird.
Snuke – :
Pur Desir de Gardenia is a perfect soliflore. It smells exactly like a gardenia in full bloom, nothing less, and what could be more if you adore gardenia?…
Sadly it has been discontinued long ago, and I mourn over it since years.
beton – :
I had this several times. Unfortunately it has been discontinued. I like the pure smell of it. It’s a good office scent and nice for daytime wear.
osmanov – :
Aaah Gardenias, the epitome of the classic lady. Creamy and fill of softness and magical sweetness…some say old lady, I say refined and elegant.
At one point in time, I owned all of the Pur Desir line (in one form or another). As my collection grew, something had to give…this scent is much more feminine than I am; so, it went to a dear friend (along with the accompanying lotion and wash). When her daughter threatened to take hers, I surrendered my back-ups as well *gasps*. Somethings just go better on a woman than a man…gardenia (INHO) is one of them. The Green Book of Beauty (strangely, not released last year-2010)lists this as a “creamy airy floral”…right again, YR! This has a subtle beauty to it, and a seductive side that is at once playful and seriously sexy. As it dries completely, there is something slightly “rubbery” in there (tuberose, perhaps) but it is soft and non-invasive and adds to the overall character of the scent. The name Pur Desir de Gardenia means “pure desire” of gardenia, not PURE gardenia, so I assume there are other complementary notes as well (like almond in the Lilas). A very nice soliflore, if you go in for such things…on me the aforementioned “rubber” accord is more pronounced, on my mother it was heavenly. Perhaps, this is just nature’s way of saying “No Boys Allowed!”…
Sillage: good
Longevity: okay
Overall: 3/5
Que sera sera, as he old song goes. Whatever will be will be…PDdGardenia and I were just not meant to be, though I do really like her style…
esofsifyink – :
There are some fragrances which feature one single note and Gardenia is one of them. And it that fragrance does it well. It smells just like gardenia flowers – sweet, powdery, a bit bitter and grassy. I couldn’t find any other notes.
I don’t know whether these days it is fashionable to smell this way. And I doubt if people other than gardenia fans would wear it. The true is that you may find its simplicity either repulsive or attractive.
Personally I liked this fragrance when I was wearing it. It made me smell unique and, perhaps, a bit old-fashioned.
adulityons – :
Wow, what can I say? Skin chemistry is *everything*.
I adore gardenia and was stoked to find a reasonably priced one that gets raves. Unfortunately, on my skin this smells like a heavily synthetic room spray. Total scrubber for me.
To be fair, it may just be the way YR formulate their stuff, because I’ve tried a few others from this line and all of them smell synthetic on my skin.
tetris – :
Pure, creamy, sensual white innocence in a bottle. This has to be THE most authentic smelling gardenia fragrance I have ever smelled and I love it! It takes me back to days reminiscent of my nannas garden, she had gardenias everywhere, and now I do too. This is beautiful on its own if you want a simple sweet smell, or layered under other perfumes is just as beautiful.
If you are like me and white florals pique your interest and you dont mind a soliflore then this may just be the one for you 😉
sergey bolotnikov – :
I have to say… this really is the most authentic smelling gardenia of any perfume i have ever smelled…not sure if it is really for me because it is almost too authentic smelling…but if “true” gardenia is what you are looking for this is it!
Innoranixd – :
I really like Pur Desir de Gardenia – it smells strongly of gardenia and has a lot of staying power – especially when paired with a gardenia body lotion. The only problem I have is something that just happened for the first time today – that the first few seconds after I sprayed it on myself it smelled rotten. Maybe it’s just too much Coca-Cola? Heh. But once it settled in it smelled just like it should – like a huge bouquet of gardenias. Great for winter, to remind us of the coming spring, and in the spring to bring a bit of the outdoors inside with us.
savok83 – :
What you smell is pure gardenia!! Very creamy and also plus side is, it is not a juicy aquatic fresh gardenia, it is thick, strong and feminine. Yes it is one sided but does not feel like an air-freshener, quite lovely floral. It has also incredible staying power, I taken out a dress that I wore last winter from my wardrobe and cannot believe that I still smell the perfume, after one year.. I also have the Pur Desir de Lilas, it is also good but not as strong as Gardenia version..
baron5589 – :
Gardenia is one of my favourite flowers. This perfume really smells like the flower itself. I do not wear this as a perfume, i use it as a “room-scent”.
youtry – :
When I got Pur Desir de Gardenia I loved it. I was hooked by this unique scent and didn’t stop wearing it for a week. But then the scent started irritating me by the same qualities I used to like: it’s very overpowering and strong.
Руся – :
if it were a single scent for all the spring flowers, this one would be it. a pleasant scent, refreshing yet warm
fhnfvjy – :
Very one-sided, but for those who love the creamy gardenia flowers, it’s just the right scent.