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Gardenia 2016

Version from 2016
7.0 / 10 49 Ratings
A perfume by Zara for women, released in 2016. The scent is sweet-floral. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Sweet
Floral
Fruity
Creamy
Gourmand

Fragrance Notes

MuskMusk JasmineJasmine VanillaVanilla RaspberryRaspberry BergamotBergamot
Ratings
Scent
7.049 Ratings
Longevity
6.443 Ratings
Sillage
6.142 Ratings
Bottle
6.046 Ratings
Value for money
8.332 Ratings
Submitted by Estate · last update on 04/15/2025.
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Uhhm...? No!
Gardenia became part of my little fragrance family because it was supposed to be a dupe for Black Opium and I wanted to use it for everyday wear.
And yes, when I spray it on, I notice the similarity to Black Opium; they resemble each other, but this scent doesn't give me anything more.
No depth, no passion.
It's just there and goes as quickly as it came.
For me, it has a very childish vibe.
A teenager dressing up as a woman.
If you really like Black Opium, you will miss exactly what you love about it here.
Unfortunately, it's very flat.
Don't get me wrong, I'm speaking from the perspective that it's supposed to be a dupe.
It doesn't smell bad, but it doesn't have much to offer.
I'd rather reach for the original.
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8 years ago
4
A very feminine fruity -flowery scent wearable every day , expecially in spring -summer.Pleasant and affordable!
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1
Although the gardenia is barely perceptible, it is still a good jasmine scent with a fruity accent and not too heavy sweetness.
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1
Gardenia by Zara is a great everyday scent that's affordable. It's a nice floral, and fruity spring/summer scent.
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5
Delicious, creamy blackcurrant cake!
First fruity sweet, later gourmand. Very close to BO, a bit sweeter and less spicy. Very good longevity, top price/performance.
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4
This perfume surprised me with its longevity from the very first wear. Plus, it has a great scent - excellent value for money!
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4
Sweet, fruity, floral, very balanced. Better than Black Opium for me. Great for going out. H&S very good, P/L outstanding. My favorite Zara scent.
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4
Vanilla-sweet, with a floral touch. Not completely rounded, but very interesting. Comes very close to body odor.
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3
Pretty similar to Black Opium but still a lovely scent on its own, that lasts well and has a great sillage.
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3
Very nice scent, I personally find it better than Black Opium. Unfortunately, I can hardly notice it once I've sprayed it on...
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5 years ago
3
A scent twin of Black Opium, but without the coffee. Very fruity, but unfortunately with a noticeable alcohol note. Still sexy!
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