What Does Gardenia Smell Like?

What Is Gardenia? A Scent For Perfume?

Gardenias, synonymous with the South, hold a special place in cultural references like Billie Holiday's iconic gardenia worn during performances. Poet Cornelius Eady likened its scent to a singing fist, capturing the flower's dual nature—gentle yet defiant. With its milky white petals and intoxicating fragrance, the gardenia embodies a southern diva persona.

Gardenia's scent is a magical balance of floweral  and sweet notes , creating an popular option for  fragrance. Its rich floral notes and sweet aroma make it a sought-after fragrance in the perfume world. The scent is often portrayed as being romantic, exotic, and luxurious while infused with floweral note. 

How To Gardenia Flourish?

In general, Gardenias are high-maintenance plants, If you are thinking to adopting them for your gardens, you may want to be more informed about their general growth conditions. Gardenias prefer growing in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, although they can tolerate partial shade. Whether in the ground or in pots, gardenias require regular watering and acidic soil to thrive.Originally from Asia, gardenias grow wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Korea, Japan, and India, resembling bonsai bushes. Despite their origins, these flowers have become synonymous with the South, where they flourish in forests and along mountainsides.

Gardenia are scientifically known as Gardenia jasminoides, There are a few stories circulating with the origin of the flower gardenia. One story says a man who loved a woman named Gardenia led to the flower being named after her, while another credits Dr. Alexander Garden for the name.

What Does Gardenia Smell Like?

The Symbolism Of Gradenia

Gardenias are popular in weddings due to their lovely fragrance and appearance, especially for summer weddings. They symbolize trust, hope, peace, renewal, and protection, conveying messages of pure attraction and spirituality. Gardenias are believed to bring positive energy and are associated with dreams, self-reflection, and protection. In some Asian cultures, they are seen as pure flowers symbolizing clarity and peace, often included in wedding bouquets. White gardenias represent purity, calmness, peace, and harmony, while yellow symbolizes dreams, orange signifies hope, pink denotes beauty and renewal, and red signifies deep love and promises.All in all, Gardenia with a rich history in perfumery is a embodyment of elegance. 

The Distinct Smell Of Gardenia

Gardenias are renowned for their delightful fragrance, which can change throughout the day. In the evening, a garden filled with gardenias emits a spicy, zesty aroma with green undertones. Overall, gardenias also exude a creamy scent reminiscent of coconut, with a hint of fuzzy peach skin. Additionally, the fragrance of gardenias can sometimes resemble other flowers, such as jasmine, lilies, or ylang-ylang. On the other hand, when it is bottled up in a perfume form. The scent of gardenia is often depicted as  a strong white floral with herbal and green notes, holding dominating presence when taking a sniff. 

Recommendation of Gardenia Scented Perfumes

Personally, If you are a perfume addict like me. You cannot resist the temptation of buying signature gardenia scented perfumes. There is a few of my personal favourite. If you are a goal and career oriented women in her 30s, who likes original fragrances, I am going to advise the Tocca Florence Eau de Parfum Spray. Its dove of iris and bergamot and blondewood combination is an elegant and timeless body spruit used for everyday wear.

A female who loves floral scents and loves being energized will shower and will find this perfume a perfect one. The smell consists in the soft aromas of gardenia, lily of the valley, jasmine and vanilla musk giving you the tropical vibes and leaving you revitalized.


While, on the other hand,  to the young woman in lovers with sugary and sweet scents, the Derek Lam 10 Crosby Looking Glass Eau de Perfume will be suitable. Its harmonious osmosis of gardenia, Chinese magnolia and tonka bean is a unique smell that is exactly what I need to start a joyous evening or a date night full of passion.

We have many scent availabe for you to decipher, such as teakwood, and man's candle. You are also more than welcomed to explore our signature Candle Making kit.