
Cruel Gardénia by Guerlain
2008for women
Perfumer: Randa Hammami
7.4/10
370 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10
Cruel Gardénia by Guerlain is a widely worn Floral Powdery perfume for women. Cruel Gardénia came out in 2008. The composition is by Randa Hammami. The top notes are Neroli, Peach and Damask rose; middle notes are White musk, Ylang-ylang and Gardenia; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka bean. Most wearers reach for it in spring and summer. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.
At a glance
- Longevity
- Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
- Sillage
- Most rate it 6/10: strong
- Best seasons
- Spring and summer (64% of season votes)
- Worn by
- Mostly women, 69% of votes
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Fragrance pyramid
9 notes
Cruel Gardénia features 9 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.
Top notes
The opening
Heart notes
After 15 to 30 minutes
Base notes
The dry-down
Ratings
From the Aromifo community
Scent
370 ratings
7.4
Most rate it 7 of 10.
Longevity
294 ratings
6.7
Most rate it 7 of 10.
Sillage
275 ratings
6.2
Most rate it 6 of 10.
When to wear
410 season votes
- Spring35%
- Summer30%
- Autumn23%
- Winter13%
Who wears it
- Men9%
- Unisex22%
- Women69%
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Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.
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