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Gardenia (soliflore)

Gardenia (soliflore)
At a glance

Gardenia (soliflore) is a fragrance note appearing in 4 perfumes in this directory, built from 9 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Gardenia exudes a rich white floral aroma, laced with bright green accents and subtle earthy mushroom undertones. The scent feels creamy yet crisp, delivering a slightly sweet, almost buttery quality that lingers. Perfumers often employ it as a clean, standalone highlight or to add depth to white‑floral or oriental blends, where it balances sweetness with a natural, almost botanical edge.

Gardenia (soliflore) is listed in 4 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a heart note (100% of its appearances). It is most often paired with bergamot, musk and sandalwood.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note (2-Butoxyethyl)benzene 1,3-Dimethyl-3-phenylbutyl acetate 2-(3-Heptyl)-1,3-dioxolane 2,4-Dimethyl-4,4a,5,9b-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-d]-1,3-dioxin 2,4,6-Trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane 3,5-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methyl acetate 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-6-yl isobutyrate 4-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-pentanone 6-Isopropyl-2(1H)-octahydronaphthalenone
Perfumes featuring this note Adieu Sagesse Fleurs de Gardenia Gardenia de Molinard Le Nouveau Gardenia