Gardenia is a floral fragrance oil derived from the flowers of the Gardenia jasminoides plant. It is known for its rich, creamy, and sweet scent profile, which is often described as lush and exotic. In perfumery, gardenia is typically used in floral compositions, where it can serve as a prominent note or as a supporting element to enhance the overall bouquet. It is commonly found in both feminine and unisex fragrances, contributing to the heart or middle notes of a formula. Gardenia can also be blended with other floral notes, fruits, and even woody or green accords to create complex and harmonious scents. While it is a beloved ingredient in many formulations, it is important to note that gardenia oil may contain allergens, and perfumers should be mindful of potential sensitivities. Additionally, as with many floral materials, it may be subject to specific IFRA restrictions, which vary based on the concentration used in the final product. Therefore, it is advisable for formulators to consult the latest IFRA guidelines when incorporating gardenia into their creations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A rich, heady white-floral absolute with a creamy, lactonic sweetness and a green, mushroomy top facet. Underneath sits a soft indolic-animalic hum reminiscent of tuberose and jasmine, with a slightly waxy, tropical fruitiness that persists into the drydown.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 172.
Pale orange or amber colored, waxy masses.
Fatty-floral, somewhat fresh-green odor with a tuberose-like, sweet undertone, faintly reminiscent of the fragrance of the gardenia flower, but with heavy emphasis on the leafy-green notes.
Gardenia Absolute was used for its intense and rich, floral effect and its peculiar sweet-green note.
A concréte of Gardenia flowers was produced many years ago in the Indian Ocean island of La Réunion.