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rosa – :
Fleurs de Gardenia is such a beautiful mix of familiar and interesting notes that work so well together. The gardenia is subtle and fresh and I love fostermd’s describing it as an abstract interpretation of gardenia. I had not considered fragrance in this way before, but am so glad I read your review. Fragrance really is an art form and by getting stuck on what one thinks something ought to smell like, the opportunity to appreciate something different and wonderful can be missed.
Back to my review…I have a vivid memory of gardenia-scented candles burning in the lobby of a hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Although this is a very good, happy memory, and I’m one of the people who loved inhaling a big sniff every time I entered the lobby, that version of gardenia was very much ‘in-your-face!’
I think Fleurs de Gardenia is elegant and surprising and I’m kind of amazed with how it’s agreeing with my skin. There’s a green/herbal note that I find so intriguing and I guess that might be the galbanum. At the end of even a very long, arduous day, there’s a clean, soft, woody scent left, with a trace of flowers (including very light gardenia) and it never, ever becomes unpleasant.
tuman – :
I understand why so many people say that this is not a gardenia perfume as its gardenia scent is not as heavy as its counterparts. However it is still quite sharp and obvious that I can notice the gardenia note in the first instance when I smelled it.
I have been looking for a gardenia perfume for a long time but those on the market are not my cup of tea. Their gardenia smell is too heavy to me. Either they are too mediocre. But this one is an exception. It has a gardenia scent not so strong probably because of the green notes but obvious enough for me to recognize that this is a gardenia fragrance. Creed never disappoints me.
matvey55 – :
This is not a gardenia. This is diluted Estee Lauder Pleasure with green herbs. Beautiful, gentle but not worth a bottle.
Sashka563 – :
I don’t get Gardenia. Just a nondescript medley of florals. Very cold and oddly soapy. Like a cheap floral hand lotion on the discount rack at Marshall’s.
Dragaycev – :
I think my skin is amplifying the Peony. That might be the reason why it reminds me so much of Versace Bright Crystal. It is an okay perfume, very pleasant but I can’t imagine paying for the exorbitant price even though it is 25% discounted. I didn’t get any gardenia at all. 🙁
Meobp988bedyWelty – :
I have reviewed this fragrance before. According to the notes I should adore this but I really, truly dislike it. I have a small (30 ml) eau de parfum with it’s box. If anyone is interested in a sale or swap please send me a message. I’m in Sydney, Australia.
АзАл – :
A gorgeous gardenia mixed with peonies. It isn’t indolic or particularly “white flower ” style. In the beginning it starts fresh, almost green, almost juicy. Then a shadow of the typical Ceed base appears, though not as strong as in other Creed scents like Fantasia de Fleurs or Tuberose Indiana. Still, I can sense it. Then toward the drydown it turns into fancy soap, but it is a creamy style, and I actually like it. The perfume seems strong in the beginning but it fades and goes through all notes rather quickly. It is a delicate, elegant and feminine floral perfume, very classy. The bottle wants to appear more modern with the splash of violet color on the bottle and the lid. It is a more modern take for a Creed, but still , the best I found from Creed remains the newer Iris Tuberose , which is almost like a sister of Carnal Flower. But Creed Gardenia is beautiul too.
malirini – :
I am testing some Creed fragances and this one is the worst of them all. I must say I quite like the others. This Creed doesn’t match with my skin and I don’t like it at all. I smell flowers but with a wood note back that kills it. Maybe the combination of patchouli and musc with the cedar suffocating everthing else. This is a masculine smell and a really really odd one. I couldn’t say I smell gardenia, at least not the gardenia I know here in Europe.
ALIEN 105 – :
A gentle flower frag. I detect no particular notes. Nothing remarkable on my skin.
nvt804Unlogrere – :
What a beautiful fragrance. On first application I get an intense burst of sweet sunflowers followed by angelic gardenia that then develops into a beautiful white cotton freshness. Bliss
Parshintsev – :
I must say…. this fragrance is literally breath-taking… it’s not a gardenia but the QUALITY IS HUGH / OVERWELMING… it opens smelling like living flowers LITERALLY, smells more like Narcissus than anything probably because of those green notes I keep reading about…
I just can’t take…. it smells so ROYAL and fairytale like, it’s a little intimidating cause this isn’t a casual scent, I get small hints of gardenia or soft petals as it dries down… it’s like being immersed in flower petals, many fragrance can give you the ideal of florals Creed gave you a living bouquet of wedding florals in a bottle it doesn’t get more realistic than that.
someone mentioned it smelling like a fruity floral that teens and young girls wear……. trust me no young girl would aim for something this rich and elegant it’s too mature but I can see why this got the low rating cause it’s not mainly gardenia… but none the less it’s nothing short of sophisticated and elegant… it will make a statement no matter what
kolchak – :
i’ve always wondered why this got so many people disappointed after all its never mentioned its soliflore, everyone can clearly see there’s red pepper written and even a photo of it is addded up there- see?? nobody is lying to you or manipulating you into buying a perfume instead of extract, who would pay $150 for extract anyway? I also had problems digesting the pepper in it but it does makes the whole thing milder and yummier, i love gardenia but it is bitterly green sometimes and in here its quite lovely and hidden inbetween a bouquet of other flowers i love the dry down. Oh yes, i also get so many compliments i smell so feminine, its worth every penny.
Kalash – :
As a hobby perfumer and perfume enthusiast I wanted to include in my collection a soliflore of each of my most favorite flowers. In choosing them I was more than anything else looking for the perfume that most exactly smelled like the fresh living flower but just like Tubereuse Indiana does not resemble the live tuberose in my garden Fleurs de Gardenia smells pretty close to nothing like the live gardenia blossoms in my green houses. With that said, the gardenia in my greenhouse is the typical gardenia jasmoides so maybe the Creeds used a different species when they made this perfume but I tend to think that this is more of a perfumer’s more abstract artistic spin on gardenia, which there is nothing wrong with. We are perfectly willing to walk through an art museum and stand in awe taking in the masterpieces of the great painters that often indeed are often more in the painters’ distinct styles than they are lifelike, so I embrace this idea when it comes to perfumery as well, so while this perfume did not meet my criteria for being the gardenia soliflore that was my live gardenia blossom in a bottle it did become a great perfume that gained a permanent place in my collection from the first time I tried it on. It is a very light and soft take on gardenia. It has the sweetness and the fresh green notes without the heady white flower punch that so many find suffocating. Unlike most gardenia, tuberose and white florals its sillage is limited to just outside your personal space so pretty much only you and anyone you are directly talking to or eating with will be smelling it. But it does last a very long time. This is definitely one you can put on in the morning and not have to refresh the whole rest of the day. On the pyramid it shows it opening with top notes of galbanum, currant, and pink pepper followed by floral heart of gardenia, rose, lily of the valley, pink jasmine and peony but I would be fibbing if I tried to say that I smelled all that in the way of the top notes and heart notes because I notice it as a little different the first few minutes and then for it to develop its light, fresh, sweet, almost transparent floral heart which is so well blended that I cannot smell any of the notes that are supposed to make it up, that is how perfectly proportioned they are. So to me this is what the Creeds called the Sweetheart gardenia and really it holds on so long that although the musk, cedar, and pachouli in the base notes never get to take center stage because every time I wear it, I am still very much smelling the Sweetheart gardenia well supported and warmed by the base notes when it is time to take a bath, so I really cannot say what they smell like when the day is done for the floral heart. So typical in the perfume world, it was not what I wanted but so wonderful I ended up wanting what I found and adding yet another of many Creed masterpieces to my collection and wardrobe. Sometimes I see it offered as a unisex and other times as being for women but to me they are all unisex when I want to wear them because I believe we should always wear what we want to smell like and it saddens me that anyone would ever let the words “for women” or “for men” affect them in any way. For a lot of men this might be too sweet but for me it’s not, I just like the smell of it too much not to wear it.
Loperad – :
FLEURS DE GARDENIA is an easy to wear, green, fresh, white floral fragrance. This perfume has excellent sillage, radiating more than an arm’s length with an exceptional longevity — exceeding 10 hours.
The predominate notes of this white floral bouquet are peony and lilly of the valley. These floral notes are accompanied by luscious gardenias and white roses. The crisp, fresh greenness of this scent comes from a pronounced musk and cedar that are softened by resin and juicy black currant. There is a slight sprinkling of pink pepper but to my nose, no patchouli to be found.
This frag really conjures the images of cool breezes, flow-y white cotton dresses, long hair blowing and fields of white flowers glistening with sun reflecting dew.
Romantic and pure. I will never be without a bottle in my collection.
Doomfury – :
I’ll start by saying that ‘Thank Goodness’ this isn’t an overpowering gardenia! Instead it is a very modern take on it with other pretty flowering friends to make this eau de parfum brilliant! What a beautiful way to start a new day wearing this little number.
алексссей – :
I don’t often write negative reviews, because I can see the artistic merit in most perfumes, but this one left me thinking ‘why bother’. The okay synthetic pink pepper + gardenia-like opening dissipates within half an hour and you’re left with this peppery, curry powder like base. It’s not feminine nor very nice. Who wants to smell like the air conditioned spice aisle of their local Indian grocery store?
pnz657Unlogrere – :
Seriously pretty fragrance however it seemed to disappear on me after half and hour. Very sad because it really does smell beautiful. Light and summery even with all those flowery notes.
KelsGrealse – :
It’s gardenia with a twist. Not as heavy as pure gardenia; it’s lifted with all the right notes (peony, pink pepper and other florals) to make it delightful. I don’t smell the patchouli at all — a good thing, as I generally don’t like patchouli-dominant fragrances.
Sgerhjggh – :
I don’t like this Gardenia at all. It is so light and green and it smells like a cheap, floral air freshener on me. I much prefer the Gardenia Passion, Annick Goutal. If anyone would like to do a trade, I have a bottle that is practically full.
gladciuc – :
Light spicy gardenia-ish. Smells a lot like Forever Florals Hawaii Gardenia or maybe a fancy guest soap. Not really a living gardenia scent to my nose – still lovely and nice to wear anyway!
Yuss79 – :
This lovely, yet expensive, gem is a mainstay in my fragrance arsenal. It is my lone “signature scent”.
The opening is very floral and to my untrained nose, it stays floral like a walk through a Southern flower garden at twilight.
It lingers on my skin for at least four hours and then fades to a skin scent. On clothes, it has much more staying power.
Crercetob – :
Not the most realistic Gardenia, but does it have to be? This is a bouquet of gardenia, little peony, little jasmine, and greens. Wonderful, full, rich, floral aroma without being too much. Dry down – same aroma but very soft and pleasant. I think lots of ladies will appreciate this one.
acer208 – :
Nice, nostalgic white flowery scent
argun14 – :
An Admirable Feminine Floral
This is the time of year that makes us think of lovely floral or crisp fragrances. I have been thinking about trying some assorted floral choices for a few weeks now, and luckily for me, I received a generous sample of this very admirable perfume. How nice to have a floral, without an overdose of synthetic smelling berries ruling the whole palette! This has a nicely put together bouquet of Peony, lily- of- the- valley, Gardenia,and a sprinkle of rose and very light jasmine. It lists black currant and pink berries, but quite honestly I think there is only a tiny trace in there! I like the way the other flowers balance out the Gardenia, as it is so fresh and appealing, not overbearing, or intoxicating. The dry down is just as elegant and feminine as the rest of the fragrant journey, even though I haven’t really heard of pink patchouli! I suppose this is just a thinner, or lighter version of patch, as they don’t need to make it the star player in this fragrance, as I have noticed in many of the fruity floral scents these days. The cedar and musk are just there, not pushy or overdone at all. This fragrance, in my opinion), is a terrific choice for Spring and summer. It isn’t over sweet, or cloying. It is very feminine and appealing. The only drawbacks are, the price, which is very high, and the Longevity. I found it faded very quickly, but this could have to do with skin type etc. Do test it first, as nothing is more disappointing than paying for a fleeting beauty!
Denka301 – :
I agree with karlovonamesti- this fragrance is more about peony than anything else- black currant, cedar, and muguet are adding their harmonies as well-
That being said, this is one heck of a lovely peony- (and I’m not a big fan of peony, as a rule) and black currant, which often smells too sour on me, is just adding some nice piquancy to the mix- This fragrance seems very nicely blended, overall-
It would be nice if it smelled like gardenia, though, wouldn’t it…
– this fragrance smells like late winter/early spring to me- it fits this winter thaw that we’re having, somehow
stasmasla – :
As someone with a living gardenia flower in a pot next to him, I can attest to Sunflower77’s assertion that Fleur de Gardenia in no way smells like gardenia. It does smell like a massive “fresh” peony floral, and a lot of its freshness comes from the pink pepper and soft herbal notes underlying everything. Not the most complex floral in the world, and certainly very nice, but disappointing because gardenia smells better than peony.
plurnexamnner – :
Very nice gardenia scent, quite rich, though not sharp. Not that I find it easy to wear all year round, but in its class, it avoids being screechy, and headache inducing…which happens with most gardenia fragrances for me…
This is quite green, and overall though a spring/summer scent, I dont feel now in the freezing cold it is soo nice to wear!!!
I don’t get any fruits, it is all floral to me..!
tukuser – :
Gardenia does not yield any essential oil. So all the gardenia notes in fragrance are built from ground up with either synthetics or through the mixing of other essential oils.
Creed Fleurs de Gardenia does not smell like gardenia. Instead, it smells like peony. Compared to Spring Flower and Acqua Fiorentina, it is less aquatic, less airy, less green, and less fruity. Compared to Love in White, it has fewer floral notes and a simpler composition.
Creed Fleurs de Gardenia is a rather linear fragrance. The lovely peony starts heavy, then dries down to a lighter, pleasant powdery scent. It is not among the most popular offerings from the house of Creed. But if you are a peony lover, this may be something special for you. If you want a fragrance that truly smells like gardenia, try Annick Goutal Gardenia Passion or Un Martin d’Orage.
Андрей10 – :
I had the chance to try Creed Fleurs de Gardenia recently while travelling to Manchester.I love gardenia very much so I am always try to find the best and most true gardenia scent. Creed’s latest creation is all about…black currant!There is a very light,faint hint of gardenia for a few minutes and then I only smell some fruit,in fact black currant!I am so disappointed,this fragrance reminded me of mainstream fruity scents which refer to young girls and teenagers!Apart from the that,the lasting power was so bad that it made me angry!For that price range I was so expecting much more!If I could rate it it would get a 0/5.Generic,boring and a crowd pleaser..
мурлыка – :
Gardenia with something akin to clarified butter. The butter, to me, makes the scent warm and heavy rather than fresh floral. May be pretty on others but not on my skin chemistry.
One dab on me
Sillage: close to skin
Longevity: 2 hours
Rating: 1/5
dpopenko – :
pretty…with a coolant aspect that’s pleasant/refreshing on a warmer day….i’ve only had it on for an hour and already feel it evaporating from my skin…I fear longevity is this perfume’s nemesis. Pretty, but for a real, wearable, and longlasting Gardenia, visit Chanel.
Prionsespoorry – :
I agree with pretty much everything Mellyhelly said below. Really lovely and not a cold scent on me like most creed frags are. If you like white florals, give it a skin test and you may be pleasantly surprised, particularly if other creed florals have left you less than impressed.
Chulkoff – :
Lovely gardenia scent!
I tested this recently and I enjoyed every moment of its average long life on my skin.
To me this smells like pure greenish gardenia at first, then it becomes more mellow.
I don’t get any singular note of the listed ones.
I guess they are used in small doses or very blended in, because their effect on the final result is to keep the whole scent lighter and not sweet-syrupy nor thick-stale like many other typical gardenia scents.
I feel less than convinced about many Creeds, but this new one is very nice on me, absolutely feminine for floral ladies yet breathable and not heavy.
It’s a very romantic, modern perfume with a wink to vintage and classics.
Perfect as a 2012 rendition of a classic theme.
I especially love all the little aromatic nuances that keep coming out every 5 minutes.
Not a flat perfume for sure!
The sillage is average and pleasant, lasting power is ok.
k1x 07 – :
Nice fragrance,The gardenia is magnificent, we would really say the flower.
I look for it, if you have it, contact I, thank you.
fil215 – :
Got a sample in the mail. It’s lovely at first dab. Beautiful flowers, very rich. Will see how the drydown goes. It’s just new on the market. Will be back to edit with my opinion. Very floral and creamy first 15 minutes plus. But, you know, gotta wait for it….wait for it….
ideoteowl – :
This is a nice fragrance, but I really wish it had more gardenia, in it. I get a lot of green notes, and many different flowers but not too much of the gardenia, it is a very nice floral perfume, I do like the combination of fragrances together.
meroDrymn – :
چگونه میتوان با یک شاهزاده هماهنگ باشید ولی از او درک خاصی ندارید آیا امکان دارد از یک کاخ مجلل عبور کنید ومحو جذابیت آن باغ نشوید