Gardenia vs Amarige

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia received overwhelmingly negative feedback from the r/fragrance community, with the original poster describing it as putrid and artificial despite liking the natural scent of gardenias. Multiple commenters reported similar experiences of artificial-smelling fragrances causing physical nausea, making this a fragrance to avoid for most users.

Amarige is a divisive fragrance with significant skin chemistry variation—some find it a gorgeous creamy floral while others experience a complete transformation into an unpleasant animalic scent. The community consensus is that while the original formula was superior, the modern reformulation is overly loud and dated, making it difficult for most to wear outside the home despite its undeniable projection and longevity.