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inoplaniA – :
This scent is quite different from Kim Kardashian’s original signature scent (in the black bottle). I know many people like to compare them, but they only have a few notes that are similar.
Kim Kardashian Signature’s most prominent notes are: Tuberose, Gardenia, Tonka Bean and Musk.
KKW Crystal Gardenia’s most prominent notes are: Tuberose, Gardenia, Anjou Pear, Musk and Sandalwood.
The Anjou Pear note in the KKW Crystal Gardenia smells like Green Apple (for those who aren’t particularly familiar with the scent of pear). Many people have said KKW Crystal smells like freshly washed hair or shampoo, mainly because of the green apple scent in the fragrance. Many drugstore shampoos have the same green apple scent (think Pantene, Garnier Fructise, Head and Shoulders etc) which is where people are smelling the correlation.
The Tonka Bean note in Kim K Signature smells like a generic sweetness that isn’t fruity or gourmand. TJ Maxxx has Tonka Bean candles if you’re curious to see what it smells like. Tonka Bean a very strong scent and is very prominent in Kim K signature.
Due to the prominence of the Anjou Pear note and the absence of Tonka Bean- the scents are completely different. The Anjou pear note in KKW Crystal is very strong and is prominent from start to finish. The Tonka bean note in Kim K signature is very strong and also prominent from start to finish. I could see how some people may smell similarities, but in my opinion- KKW Crystal is a much better smelling/ better quality, upgraded fragrance. They definitely are not dupes for one another, and to my nose- smell entirely different.
KKW Crystal Smells much stronger and lasts a lot longer on both the skin, and clothes, with less application than Kim Kardashian signature.
Overall, KKW Crystal stands apart from the other white florals on the market because of the incorporation of the Anjou Pear note. This scent is very “shower fresh” and on point with mainstream drug store shower products. This was a genius thing to do, considering most persons shop for their shower products at drug stores, therefore the smell of this fragrance will immediately invoke the mind to think “shower clean” and objectively a very good smell.
I would highly recommend KKW Crystal. I get compliments on it from anybody and everybody. It smells like you just came out of the shower, it lasts very long and the sillage is a solid 3-4 feet.
hoc624InsuffBooni – :
Beautiful white floral!! I’m entirely impartial when it comes to Kim Kardashian. I am neither a die hard fan, nor do I have any type of negative feelings toward her. I just HAPPENED to get lucky with this one. Did a search for it on Ebay and someone had it listed for cheap as a full, 1 oz bottle, with lid, but without the box, for like $20. Turns out…the person was mistaken and it was the big 2.5 oz bottle!! I was stoked! Lol. Anyway…
I do however love most of her previous line of fragrances including her debut self-titled perfume in the dark purple bottle, as well as Glam, Gold, Pure Honey, and True Reflection. So this was a safe blind buy with all the comparisons to her debut perfume and Michael Kors as I love them both dearly.
Verdict shows…that YES! It’s 95% similar to both of those ones! The main difference between this one and those are…while those two are SLIGHTLY more “creamy” this one is just a TAD BIT more sharp. But to be honest the difference is almost un-noticeable. All 3 are beautiful with Kim’s debut perfume being the cheapest of them all by a long shot. So as I said in my review for Michael Kors…if I’m being entirely honest…unless you have an ego when it comes to fragrances and would be ashamed or embarrassed to say when asked…that you’re wearing a Kim Kardashian perfume…this or her debut perfume would fit the bill just fine as they are basically identical and much cheaper. If you’re somewhat of a snob and it means that much to you, to say “I’m wearing Michael Kors perfume”…then spend $60-$100 on a bottle of that. But again…all 3 are gorgeous and all 3 are 95% similar as I own all 3 and it would be difficult for me to pass a blindfold test sniffing all 3 of them.
Scent Itself – 9.5/10
Longevity – 4-5 hours depending on amount of sprays.
Sillage – Monster 5-6 feet projection for 1st hour. Then moderate 3 feet projection for another 4 hours or so.
Overall Score – 9/10. I wouldn’t complain if it had a TAD BIT more lasting power. But overall I’m beyond pleased. This is beautiful. Also I should mention…I wore this to work today, and two people told me how much they love it. My co worker Terri said “That is so CLEAN smelling!!” Two thumbs up to Kim and Nicole Mancini! This is gorgeous.
NeUD – :
I hope no one will throw things at me (figuratively speaking LOL), but KKW Gardenia is exactly how I always wished Michael Kors Michael smelled on me. In the air and even on paper, the two fragrances are almost indiscernible to my nose (I mean, there are some differences, but it seems minor rather than major), but on my skin…Wow! The differences are huge and KKW Gardenia is the clear winner! MK Michael turns too harsh on me and I think it’s the freesia, a note that I historically have trouble with turning ‘screechy’ on my skin. KKW Gardenia is a lovely representation of the flower I love so well, but hardly love in perfume, as it usually comes across too waxy/plastic or surrounded by too many other white florals (like jasmine, orange blossom/neroli) that I don’t like the undertone of. Still need some time to wear this fragrance out and about, but so far I’m really impressed.
d44kw13 – :
This is such a lovely and innocent fragrance. It reminds me a bit of Mugler Alien. Perhaps it’s the white flowers and Solar Amber accords. Although it has a very pure and clean aura, it can come across as a bit “cold”, as there are no warm notes. But it’s one of my new favorites. I love the entire Crystal line and I switch them up depending on my mood. I love the crystals that came with the perfume. I don’t understand the negative flak she gets. There are worse things people can be doing other than making tv shows and lovely perfumes. If you loved her first signature fragrance, you’ll love this one.
SergeyF1 – :
KKW Crystal Gardenia EDP is a STEP UP, improved product, compared to Kim’s previous fragrance, the original EDP (Kim Kardashian EDP).
The fragrance stays true to its scents with beautiful and sophisticated gardenia and tuberose, with a morning-fresh-budding scents, as the queen and princess of white flowers, being escorted by their pretty maid tiare flower. What a smart idea that only came from experienced perfumers! There is no “artificial” after taste whatsoever that my nose can detect, or “moth ball” vibe that can easily be found in many other well known tuberose fragrances out there in the market. It is just a fluffy as cloud, soft as cotton, creamy as milk, smooth as silk, INNOCENT scents of CLEAN white flowers, with a touch of sweetness from pear and the warmth from amber and wood. No musk detected (which is a big “yay” for me!). So pleasant, extremely feminine and LOVELY fragrance! Just the “pureness” and “cleanlyness” of this fragrance somehow remind me of Lys 41 by Le Labo, the “organic” perfum that I love so much.
Sillage is heavy (but NOT headache inducing in anyway) and longevity is great (as if I tied a corsage made of real flowers on my wrist from am to pm and I could still enjoy sniffing them all day long). It lasted about 7-8 hours on my skin. What more can I ask for in a fragrance that costs way less than the ones with fancy name brands, but don’t satisfy my expectation?
And the bottle design is modern in a classy way. It looks EXPENSIVE with well thought details in a heavy glass to imitate “crystal”, in a well made package. I admire it and have been VERY pleased from the first time I opened the sturdy, fancy box and looked inside. Worth every penny as I enjoy it very much!
This product makes me happy anytime I look at it and wear it. It lifts up my mood and works like a remedy for my stress. Perfect wear for date night or right after a warm bath before bed. I’m putting it on my top 5 list of favorite white floral scents. I prefer Crystal Gardenia over some of Michael Kors white floral fragrances (as I have found the tuberose/jasmine in those fragrances either “sharp”/”fierce”, or “rotten” to my nose).
At this point, you can tell that I’m in LOVE with this fragrance and I’m so GLAD that I bought it. I don’t think that Kim (and her team of designers/perfumers) can do any better with this product. Well done and thank you team Kim!
And to my nose, Crystal Gardenia does NOT smell like the new release KKW Body at all. They are totally two different fragrances (KKW Body smells more similar to J’Adore EDT/Lumiere). If you like the original Kim Kardashian EDP, Michael Kors Sheer, you WILL LOVE Crystal Gardenia, as well as Ralph Lauren Woman!
Annasuper – :
So I’ve had this for about two weeks now. I was curious enough about it to purchase, since I have no gardenia scent in my collection and I’ve heard Kim K does a pretty decent gardenia frag. Plus, it’s a really neat bottle and I’m a sucker for cute packaging.
A previous reviewer stated this reminded her of Very Hollywood, which was a frag I owned years ago in my early 20s and loved, although its longevity was pretty poor. I was hoping Crystal Gardenia would be a more mature, longer-lasting version of Very Hollywood – more appropriate now that I’m in my early 30s. So, at first spray… it was not really what I was expecting. Definitely reminds me of the Michael Kors signature instead of VH. Several reviewers say it smells like Kim’s original signature fragrance, which I’ve never smelled, but the reviews of that one say it smells like MK, so I suppose that makes sense. Anyways, the initial blast of Crystal Gardenia is STRONG. Very sweet, fruity gardenia. I wasn’t sure I liked it at first – it’s so different from anything in my current collection of ‘fumes – but I kept giving it a chance and now I’m really digging it. I think it’s the beautiful musky drydown that really sealed the deal for me. It’s simple yet classy. Worth having in my rotation for such a decent price. The longevity is incredible, lasts all day, and the sillage is strong so spray sparingly unless you want to overwhelm those around you.
There’s still lots of snow on the ground where I live, so Miss Dior EDP is currently getting all my love, but I imagine I’ll turn to Crystal Gardenia when the weather warms up. It’s definitely more of a “summer” fragrance, in my opinion. If you love gardenia, give this gorgeous, clean, and fresh iteration a try.
vac963JeomiWogkig – :
I got this for Christmas and I am anxious to try the other two. I agree with others it does favor and almost resemble Kim’s first signature fragrance, which is one of my signature to wear scents and I love. But. It’s very starchy and heavy on tuberose. This is a cleaner almost pungent gardenia. Goes on strong and smooth throughout the dry down. It’s winter here where I live 20degree weather and it wears wonderfully on me I’m working on 8 hours of wearing the scent and smell it heavily still on my clothes but what I find best about the scent is the enjoyable longevity. The scent hasn’t choked me or given me a headache, and as much as I love her signature scent I have found prolonged use and wear can cause a stuffy feeling or headache. This bites that and eases the scent. Love the packaging and the healing crystals as well. So Luxurious
surok4444 – :
Crystal Gardenia was an impulse blind buy, which has surprised me with how wearable I find it. I didn’t like her self-named fragrances with tuberose in them as it overtakes everything else on me, but here it is perfectly balanced with the gardenia and tiare flowers. Crisp and uncluttered.
However the watery grapefruit, pear and lily make Crystal Gardenia seem ‘cold’ to me, plus this is quite a linear fragrance as the notes develop really close together. So yeah, whilst I’ll use up my bottle without complaint, I wouldn’t rebuy it – I like warm, cuddly fragrances. Crystal Gardenia Citrus is my top pick from KKW – it has a happy vibe to it.
The fragrance lasts around 6 hours on me, and it goes close to the skin quickly. Not the greatest, but I think it is pretty good for the more affordable price range [£38 for a 30ml bottle – including international shipping and custom tax].
awgaw1 – :
Love the smell of gardenias! Now me, my mom and my eldest sister Felicity wear it!
тито – :
I think this is a gorgeous fragrance. It’s a very clean Gardenia. Not like some gardenias that can smell like a skanky prostitute (ahem Versace Blonde). This is refined, a grown up scent. A world of difference between this fragrance and her previous 7 perfumes. Makes me wonder if Maybe Kanye had final approval over this batch. Or maybe not. Maybe Kim’s nose for fragrance has matured. Either way , the end product is wonderful. The box it comes in is a beautiful way to package a fragrance but I was disappointed that my accompanying crystals were broken. They were literally in shards inside a little envelope in the box. So to sum it up, I think it’s a good fragrance but between the high shipping price and the broken glass that should have been crystals I’m left feeling ripped off. I paid a lot of money for the 30 ml but it was a lesson learned I guess.
Vandersex33 – :
this is probably my favorite in the bunch……….i bought all 3 & love the bottle, the packaging & the scents 🙂 this is very gardenia 🙂 beautiful 🙂
Elegalayday – :
Gorgeous bottle and packaging, the little crystals are such a nice touch! The fragrance is very similar to Kim Kardashian’s signature fragrance however it is heavier in the Gardenia after wearing it a while where as I found her first fragrance heavier in the Tuberose all the way through. After all it is called Crystal Gardenia for a reason!
Edit: Definitely prefer wearing this in warmer weather. We’ve had bizarre weather here in Australia with quite a few cooler days however finally it’s a warmer day here today in QLD and this fragrance really blooms! Lovely and warm where as in cooler days it does come off quite cold.
vikfish – :
Lovely bottle and packaging.Smells gorgeous, very close to her 1st fragrance & Michael Kors Very Hollywood in comparison, tuberose is quite dominant. A long lasting, well projected floral scent.