Gardenia 2021 by Zara
Women 2021
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Gardenia 2021 by Zara: A Sweet, Powdery Oriental Floral Gardenia 2021 is a women's perfume from Zara, released in 2021. It sits in the oriental floral fragrance family, a warm and inviting category. In spite of the name, gardenia does not appear in the formula. Instead, raspberry, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and musk deliver a mix of freshness and sweetness. The…
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About Gardenia 2021
Gardenia 2021 by Zara: A Sweet, Powdery Oriental Floral
Gardenia 2021 is a women's perfume from Zara, released in 2021. It sits in the oriental floral fragrance family, a warm and inviting category.
In spite of the name, gardenia does not appear in the formula. Instead, raspberry, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and musk deliver a mix of freshness and sweetness.
The top notes are raspberry and bergamot, creating a bright, fruity opening. The raspberry is slightly tart and jammy, while the bergamot lends a sparkling citrus edge that lifts the composition.
Jasmine forms the heart, with its classic white floral aroma, a touch indolic, giving depth and a refined character. It is smooth and cossetting rather than loud.
The base is built on vanilla and musk. Vanilla adds a creamy, indulgent sweetness, and musk imparts a clean, powdery softness. This blend leaves a lasting yet gentle trail.
The dominant accords are vanillic, powdery, white floral, sweet, and musky. As a result, the perfume feels versatile and easy to wear, particularly for daytime settings in cooler months.
Even though its name points to gardenia, the scent is more about a sweet, powdered floral idea. It is a budget-friendly option from Zara, scoring an average of 4.1 out of 5 from users.
This fragrance will appeal to women who like sweet, floral, and powdery perfumes with a cosy, almost edible quality. It's also great for those wanting an uncomplicated scent for everyday wear.
All in all, Gardenia 2021 is an attractive choice within Zara's collection. Its balance of fresh, sweet, and soft facets makes it easy to live with, and the low price point invites curiosity. A lovely option for floral oriental lovers.
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I bought it a few months ago because I expected it to be similar to Black Opium, but when I tried it, I didn’t like it, so I decided not to use it. After having it forgotten for a few months, today I decided to use it, and I have to say it really surprised me. From the opening, it reminded me of Black Opium – although it doesn’t list coffee as a note, I can smell it, and there’s also tonka bean combined very well with vanilla. Unlike other Zara fragrances (which don’t last long on my skin), this one performs well. If you like Black Opium or La Belle Parfum, I think Gardenia is in the same vein. What a lovely rediscovery! From now on, I’ll use it more…
RICH GENERIC VANILLA I really like it. I bought it just because it came with the Orchid, which I love; I use it for running errands, but it surprised me. At one point I stopped using it because it seemed like a super generic vanilla scent, and maybe it is, but that doesn’t make it any less rich. They say it’s a dupe of Black Opium, which I used to love at one time, and it’s true – although here the vanilla is stronger and the spicy notes take a back seat, whereas in the original it’s the opposite. A super affordable version of a classic everyday vanilla that goes with everything, and I get lots of compliments too!
I love this perfume. I receive many compliments and it lasts for many hours. Very good value for money. It has a floral opening, and then a beautiful coffee note appears that makes it irresistible.
I bought it without high expectations because I saw it’s a dupe of Black Opium. When I tried it – ugh, totally true, although as we can see, Gardenia has a very simple composition compared to what I consider the most predominant notes of Black Opium, hence its great resemblance.
It’s the spitting image of Black Opium; I could even say I like it a bit more. It lasts for ages on the skin and has a high-end scent for the price. I think it’s super elegant.
It’s the spitting image of Black Opium; I could even say I like it a bit more. It lasts for ages on the skin and has a high-end scent for the price. I think it’s super elegant.
I love this perfume. I get lots of compliments and it lasts for hours. Very good value for money. It has a floral opening and then a beautiful coffee note appears that makes it irresistible.
RICH GENERIC VANILLA. I really like it. I only bought it because it came with the Orchid, which I love; I use it for running errands, but it surprised me quite a bit. At one point I stopped using it because it seemed like a super generic vanilla scent, and maybe it is, but that doesn’t make it any less rich. They say it’s a dupe of Black Opium, which I used to love at one time, and it really is, although here the vanilla comes through stronger and the spicy notes stay in the background, whereas in the original it’s the opposite. A super affordable version of a classic little vanilla for everyday wear that goes with everything, and I get lots of compliments too!
I bought it a few months ago because I expected it to be similar to Black Opium, but when I tried it I didn’t like it, so I decided not to use it. After leaving it forgotten for a few months, today I decided to use it, and I have to say it really surprised me. In the opening, it reminded me of Black Opium; here, although they don’t list coffee, I can smell it, and there’s also tonka bean very well combined with vanilla. Unlike other Zara fragrances (which don’t last long on my skin), in this case the performance is good. If you like Black Opium or La Belle Parfum, I think Gardenia is in the same vein. What a lovely rediscovery! From now on, I’ll use it more.