Gardenia

It begins with a sharp, green brightness that quickly surrenders to a dense cluster of gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine. There is a faint, milky sweetness of coconut hiding in the background, keeping the white florals from feeling too austere. As it warms on the skin, the scent shifts away from its initial floral bloom into a base of dry sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver. It sits close to the body, holding a soft, vanilla-dusted musk that lasts through the afternoon without ever becoming loud or intrusive.