9
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Sotto La Luna Gardenia
feminine
Created by Andy Tauer
Sotto La Luna Gardenia by Tauer Perfumes is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Sotto La Luna Gardenia was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Andy Tauer. Top note is Gardenia; middle notes are Gardenia, Green Notes and Rose; base notes are Gardenia, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Jasmine.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
67%
Win
91%
Spr
54%
Sum
87%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
100%
Night
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
User Ratings
311 votes
3.87
Love it
12139%
Like it
10835%
OK
72%
Dislike
7223%
Hate it
31%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 6 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views Sotto La Luna Gardenia (Elie Saab Essence No. 2) very positively, praising its authentic gardenia representation and impressive longevity. The fragrance is particularly recommended for those seeking a true-to-life gardenia scent, though it appeals primarily to niche fragrance enthusiasts willing to invest in quality.
Strengths
- Excellent gardenia representation - closest to real gardenia scent
- High quality fragrance from respected Elie Saab Essence line
- Good longevity (4+ days mentioned)
- Well-reviewed by expert critics including Luca Turin
Weaknesses
- Gardenia is difficult to find in perfume and may be niche
- Higher price point may deter some buyers
Best for
Gardenia fragrance enthusiastsThose seeking realistic floral scentsSpecial occasions and signature scent wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
