GARDENIA
Gardenia is a rich, intense, and opulent white floral scent with creamy, lush, and slightly green nuances. It has a heady, intoxicating aroma that is simultaneously sweet, soft, and deeply sensual. The fragrance is reminiscent of a full, ripe white flower with a complex bouquet that combines creamy smoothness with a subtle green freshness.
Origin & Extraction
Gardenia is a flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar, and the Pacific Islands. The essential oil is typically extracted through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the delicate flowers are challenging to distill. Most gardenia used in perfumery is a synthetic recreation due to the difficulty and expense of natural extraction.
History & Culture
Gardenia is a flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar, and the Pacific Islands. The essential oil is typically extracted through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the delicate flowers are challenging to distill. Most gardenia used in perfumery is a synthetic recreation due to the difficulty and expense of natural extraction.
Chemistry & Molecular Structure
Gardenia is a flowering plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Madagascar, and the Pacific Islands. The essential oil is typically extracted through solvent extraction or enfleurage, as the delicate flowers are challenging to distill. Most gardenia used in perfumery is a synthetic recreation due to the difficulty and expense of natural extraction.
