Nose: Ernest Beaux
Notes according to Fragrantica: “Top notes are Orange Blossom and Green Notes; middle notes are Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Fruity Notes; base notes are Coconut, Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.”
Year: 1925
This is one of my favorite gardenia fragrances. Right behind Penhaligon’s. It’s utterly delightful.
Nose: Jacques Polge
Notes according to Fragrantica: “Top notes are Lavender, Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Geranium, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Moss and Coumarin.”
Year: 2016
This one has to be worn on the right day. Otherwise it’s…perfumey. But on the right day it’s reminiscent of Le Lion. And it’s very vintage. Very 1920’s. Warm. Like an old styrax perfume.
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