Question 1

What's the difference between Gardenia Absoluta and Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Gardenia Absoluta is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Exotic Island Perfumer (2016) dominated by Woody accords. Casmir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chopard (1992) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Powdery, Fruity, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Gardenia Absoluta or Casmir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Gardenia Absoluta scores 4.50/5 vs Casmir at 3.88/5. Casmir's standout strength: Beautiful vanilla-amber-sandalwood base notes that create a creamy, pleasant drydown. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Gardenia Absoluta and Casmir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Casmir: Chopard Casmir is a polarizing 1991 fragrance with devoted fans who appreciate its creamy vanilla-amber-sandalwood base, though opinions are divided on the fruity-spicy top notes which can amplify differently depending on individual skin chemistry.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Gardenia Absoluta or Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Casmir: Nostalgic fragrance with longevity and character Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Gardenia Absoluta vs Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Gardenia Absoluta scores highest for all seasons wear; Casmir scores highest for winter wear. Gardenia Absoluta leans daytime, Casmir leans evening.

Gardenia Absoluta vs Casmir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Casmir (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Casmir

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Attribute	Gardenia Absoluta	Casmir
Brand	The Exotic Island Perfumer	Chopard
Year	2016	1992
Rating	4.50	3.88
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	15