10
Notes
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Accords
0
Perfumers
Rosa Gardenia
feminine
Rosa Gardenia by Santa Maria Novella is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Rosa Gardenia was launched in 2021. Top notes are Almond Blossom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose de Mai, Gardenia, Fig Leaf and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
MixedBased on 5 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Rosa Gardenia and similar centifolia rose fragrances are highly praised for their soft, plush quality and authentic rose character, but the fragrance community acknowledges significant challenges with availability and cost. Multiple users recommend alternatives like Penhaligon's Elisabethan Rose, Frederic Malle's Lipstick Rose, and Diptyque Eau Rose as comparable options, though sourcing quality centifolia rose scents remains difficult.
Strengths
- Beautiful, soft, and plush centifolia rose character
- Unique and distinctive compared to typical rose fragrances
- High-quality rose notes when made with real centifolia oil
Weaknesses
- Difficult to source and often discontinued
- Centifolia rose oils are extremely expensive
- Limited availability of authentic formulations
Best for
Rose fragrance enthusiastsThose seeking soft, plush floralsSpecial occasions or collecting
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
