I love this fragrance, it's beautiful. loveeee that brown sugar. Then I smelled it a few days later and I fell in love! Not bad but not exactly my thing, usually not a big fan of bright and clean perfumes for myself but if I did want a fresh and bright scent this one is really nice. At first spritz, it smells almost exactly like Viva La Juicy. It's just not there long. I sampled this today in Ulta and had to buy it. It sits close to the skin for its entire wear time, and I can smell it on myself for around 4 hours or so. Cologne wibe. Will have to see how this one is after a few hours, but I doubt it will be an issue for me. I bought it blindly based on reviews because I love gardenia, but I don't get much gardenia, perhaps because it's blended well. Surprisingly, on my skin thank God it lasted up to 8 hours and after that it becomes lovely skin scent i need to start feeding my piggy bank for raya eves next May sorry if my review didn't describing the perfume in detail I just wanna share that if you really like the perfume, go & try first who knows it didn't work well on others but, it works wonder on you. The sillage and longevity arent spectacular and after the first hour or two it becomes more of a skin scent, but when sprayed in your hair or on clothes the scent lasts ages. however, this smells only like pear with my chemistry and is surprisingly sharp, as well. For $134 per bottle, this perfume is an insult. I used to wear the EDT version back in the spring of 2015 and last year I was looking for another bottle and couldnt find it so I was panicking that my favourite had been discontinued. I was given a sample of Flora. The longevity and sillage are horrible and I'm so sad that I can't enjoy this fragrance. I LOATHE florals so I never gave this a second thought. Reminds me of the scent Barbies used to have in the 90's. It has a quiet elegance which I find very alluring. I am so surprised at how much I love this perfume. So you can imagine how shocked I was to discover this smells almost like a celebrity fragrance along the lines of Ariana Grande or Britney Spears type perfumes. to borrow the words of a journalist i forgot gucci is a one trick pony without a trick. flora, like bloom, is a generic white floral fragrance that is as boring as it is stifling and unpleasant. I saw someone say the dry down is similar to the dry down of pac ce soir and i actually really see that as well. dry down smells odd on my skin. I can't believe people pay the prices they do for this stuff. It's bright and a little fruity, which I am very particular about when its done right, I'm all about it. I think it's pretty? But boy was i wrong. This is beautiful! Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. I cant put my finger on it. I reapplied it and timed it from when it was sprayed to when it completely faded. I absolutely love this perfume, the combination of brown sugar and gardenia in the fragrance notes really hits that sweet spot for me, this perfume is the perfect combination of sweet, floral, clean/fresh smelling, you can really smell the brown sugar and gardenia in this and it's just so lovely. This last on clothing somehow I put my dabber sample on my wrist and I could still smell it when I woke up. When i got there, i was pleasantly surprised to see they had the Gorgeous Gardenia EDP in stock. I really like this scent in the bottle, but not on me. By 2 hours in, i constantly had my arm pressed against my nose trying to detect the nothing that was left of this fragrance. The bottle is the best part of this safe floral scent. It's not too strong but it's not like you cant smell it. This is really fun and playful. Its beautiful at first sweet floral but it basically disappears after 30 mins what a shame, Unexpected love at first sniff! No flowers detected at all, just unidentifiable fruity sweetness. It smells like a warm, floral and the brown sugar gives it a sweet musky touch. I love almost every perfume they make and this one is no exception. Has the same vibe as viva la juicy but smells more luxurious and expensive. Yes its similar to Viva La Juicy but its beautiful layered with the OG Flora, Ari and others. This is lovely but not FBW. If you like florals and brown sugar then you need to try this! Msg & data rates may apply. The bottle is beautiful though and definatelly worth collecting. Anyway Gorgeous Gardenia has a Gucci Flora Vibe as well which I love. On skin this fragrance does not last a long time at all, it functions like a body spray! Its a really lovely scent for spring (or I imagine it will be; Ive only tried it in the cold months thus far.) Maybe it is just how it reacts with my chemistry. What a disappointment. I expected flowers, specifically heady tropical gardenia with added brightness of jasmine and mouth-watering sweetness from brown sugar buuut All I got was a boring typical Viva La Juicy scent, in fact I agree with people as it really does smell pretty identical to JC. Even if the gardenia had been done well, the sugary note just doesn't work in this. I love this scent but cannot forgive the fact that it does not last. Other sweet florals with patchouli like Flowerbomb and LVEB come to mind, but this is the baby sis with its fruit punch-y pear blossom. I sniffed it off and on for 5-10 minutes while I was walking around looking at things. so i just got this today & good job gucci !!! It reminds me of a Juicy Couture fragrance. I like it but won't buy a bottle with the way it wears on me. The only value it has is the fact that it's from Gucci. Am. Very artificial, non descript floral scent. Unfortunately, it is immediately a skin scent that almost disappears entirely. Nonetheless, this scent is gardenia/white floral incarnate. When I first smelled it, I thought it was so boring. A clean floral scent. I wish it lasted longer on me. The name doesnt lie either, its a sweet floral. HOWEVER, I actually really like this fragrance. This is a lovely, fruity perfume that is pretty inoffensive and it is definitely a compliment getter. Boring and forgettable scent. I like this perfume a lot, but honestly, it's out-performed by KKW Fragrance Crystal Gardenia. I would describe this fragrance as just "nice". The dry down, though, mostly does away with the Windex notes and is once again beautifully sweet and floral. It's fresh, sweet, and inoffensive, if a bit generic. With Miley Cyrus being the face of this fragrance, along with the vintage vibe of the bottle - I was curious to sample this. Very fresh and sparkling at the beginning. Just a shame I've found it really doesn't last long at all. Disappointed in this one. At first spray/sniff this was a nice, greenish gardenia and I was willing to give it a chance. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. One of the most exciting new fragrance launches of the last years, Very wearable scent perfect for the daytime! The fragrance is identical with the older one in the pink faceted bottle. Just as its bags, this perfume is really overpriced but the bottle looks gorgeous. Very fresh and clean and bright, I dont think it specifically smells like white florals. I don't think I'll be paying the same price in future though. Bad thing about it: longevity could be better. Due to the bottle having such a vintage look to it I expected this to be a powdery gardenia scent with a nod to vintage florals. You will have to reapply but it's beautiful. Release yourself from fear and declare your love for Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia and its bursting candy bouquet. If you love white florals you might like this because its different. It's floral and powdery on my skin. Any who, I love this! I wish it was like that before the washing :-D I would consider buying it some day ;-). Personally, this doesn't really remind me of juicy. I like this, but I am concerned about longevity. However that one has terrible performance as well. The thing is, it made me feel so nostalgic. So unfortunate because it really is a lovely fragrance. Its white floral and soft. Overall a nice fragrance for Spring/Summertime but could definitely last a lot longer for the price point imo. This is a soft gentle floral with a warm, slightly wild heart. I didn't realize how much this smelled like tease until I compared them side by side. Gucci and I are serious BFFs! I spray it as a pick me up in the middle of the day! Im pretty sure when this new version came out I RUSHED to buy it. It's a guaranteed mothers day purchase. After about 30 minutes or so, the patchouli note really came out in the dry down and it was a very strange combination. Just sharp, citrusy patchouli. Unfortunately, and I'm not sure how many people would agree with me, but to me this smells like Parmigiano-Reggiano but sweet??? Beautiful fresh uplifting fragrance! I am so happy I found this one! I am very disappointed, because this isn't floral at all. My god this is love at first sniff, I recieved 3 x 1.5mls from boots & I'm so glad I found this at the eau de parfum stage and not eau de toilette I've never once wanted to purchase a gucci perfume but this Is next on my list and will most likely be my signature summer fragrance. This might work well with certain skin types but on mine the pear blossom/brown sugar/patchouli quickly outpaces/cheapens the floral and I'm reminded of a certain over-wrought 90s scent one of my childhood friends mother used to wear - their house in North Jersey stunk of it, peeling leather couches, and Keeshond dander. I've never owned this perfume, I only sprayed it on my hand in store so I didn't really get the chance to smell it properfly and pick up all the notes. I bought this today and I absolutely LOVE the smell of it. Very floral with some sweetness. Very pretty. I find it to be lovely and I wish everything I owned smelled like it, but on me it became too powdery, too heavy, and not very pleasant. This smells nothing like gardenia to me . Also it lasts a long time on my skin. But it's not a spray bottle like I thought. I think. Quite headache-inducing and cheap smelling. So so beautiful sweet floral scent. I really love the scent and it reminds me of something else. For those who have already smelled this: is it a re-release of the original Gorgeous Gardenia? Either way, I'm a bit disappointed that this doesn't measure up to Bloom. I can happily say this is literally my favourite perfume - but I can only really wear it in the spring and summer. Its not a complex deep scent. It's an appealing fragrance that strikes the balance of not being too strong and also not being too faint of a scent. Fell in love with this scent at first whiff and kept coming back to it! A little soapy and sour. I definitely understand the reference to VVLJ and Ari. Spring in a bottle! *chefs kiss* I dont really get much patchouli from this blend, but thats okay. Haters can hate; yes, theres nothing revolutionary or groundbreaking about this scent, and while I will agree that its very derivative and very Gucci, its still super pretty. in retrospect, let downs like these are why i have a rule for erring on the side of caution with the mid-range/smallest sized bottles. Very expansive (AUD $213) perfume; with not really long lasts scent. I don't want this to sound mean, because it's a nice scent, but my brain IMMEDIATELY had such a clear thought upon smelling it on blotter paper: "if Bath & Body Works created a luxury line.". Also the brown sugar is what made me fall in love. Written by Anonymous on February 12, 2013, Sign up for Special Offers and Promotions, Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | U.S. State Privacy Notice. When I tested this, it was my first thought too: Viva la juicy. This was love at first sniff and just keeps on getting better. Maybe wrong season now (winter) for this fragrance. I don't know how anybody else is smelling VLJ or Ari in this - I've had both and I see them as NOTHING alike. It wasnt as sweet as Id remembered and was more floral, too. one day i'm gonna get you gorgeous gardenia i swear!! I really want a scent with brown sugar yet the notes reference list on here doesn't always show the full list. I couldn't forget about it because it was so pretty. This perfume reminds me a lot of the body cream "Cherry in the air" by Escada. And I'd probably keep it as a bathroom freshener. I'll try it again in the fall..well see. So disappointed with this.. For this weak performance i would pay like 20$ max on this perfume Not worth the money.. it also has ZERO lasting power. Smells just like Juicy Couture, to me. Safe bet for lovers of floral perfumes, there is nothing sharp or chemical smelling about GG. The branding, packaging etc made me think that this would be screechy and prim. Not really sure wether I will purchase a full-size bottle because of the price and the longevity. I think Honorine had an extra formula for Juicy Couture and they didn't want it so it somehow rolled into Gucci. The white florals are very pronounced and the patchouli tones down the brown sugar to be a warm fuzzy anchor. I tested this and juicy on either arm at ulta today and juicy is still there but gucci is GONE. I own both and literally cant tell a difference. It may not be the most innovative but it is really beautiful sweet nostalgia in a bottle. Nice but not special in any way. Yep, thats the one. Clean, sweet floral without being cloying. The floral notes do not jump out of this - they're overpowered by the sweetness of the pear & sugar. This women's perfume works best for daytime wear, so spritz some on every morning to bring a touch of springtime joy with you anywhere where you go. Theres a lot of flankers that you can buy instead of getting this . But the lasting power is literally less than 1 hour . This smells just like a Victoria Secret's perfume and it also doesn't last long. I like it only on paper but on my skin is not good, makes my nose itchy too .. Nice and feminine. I was sent a sample of this and I was pleasantly surprised. Heres why I didnt end up buying it. lovely scent !!! I would purchase this one immediately but performance sucks. This is a weaker Viva la juicy. Just like pears and brown sugar. But I would be much happier to receive it as a gift. It doesn't seem to have much reach to it either but still so gorgeous. Beautiful fragrance but its light and I prefer something more moderate or beast mode. Its just okay. Highly versatile. Love this scent. I have a 5ml sample that I've been trying out the past few days and it's a nice and simple floral scent, not too offensive or sweet. This could easily be a signature scent as it is flexible enough to wear to the office, running errands, on a date, or just around the house. Beautiful sweet floral, very light and perfect for spring and summer It doesn't last long so I purchased a good dupe oil perfume and wear them together for longevity and sillage. still though, i immediately gravitated to this one over the original bloom and profumo di fiori because of the sweetness this offered. Long hair. After wearing it for a couple of hours on my wrist, I tried to wash it of, but it stays. The full name may be "Flora Gorgeous Gardenia," but I barely get florals from this - and I say this as a floral lover. I can see this being the first fragrance for a teenage girl. I find this scent starts as a stereotypical maternal floral, thick and intense. Will definitely give this a spray when I see it.. Update it could more sharp its missing something that could take this designer parfum to another level.. At first I get a plain, generic floral scent which honestly could have been from the dollar store. Sillage and longevity should be much better for this price point, but I loved it enough to purchase a bottle anyway. These designer brands get too much of our money to be producing mediocrity. Maybe the patchouli will come out to play a little more, too. But this perfume bottle is so stunning that I nearly pulled the trigger. This smells incredible . Im normally not one to go for something so floral, but that pear blossom note gives it the perfect little touch of fruitiness, and the brown sugar note sweetens it up a bit more. The bottle is gorgeous; the scent is a fruity white floral with a sugary gourmand touch. If anyone knows the scent I'm thinking of feel free to DM me. Love at first sniff. I am not getting much pear on me, it is almost completely Gardenia with a warm brown sugar caress, perfect for the gourmand lover in me. A Lovely Scent That Grows On You! Although gardenia is in the name, it smells like no gardenias were harmed in the making of this fragrance. It is NOT worth the price at ALL. But it doesnt trigger a headache like other patchouli strong fragrances do. complete let down in that regard, i expect i'll have to douse myself in this overspraying to the max in order for me to smell myself in my scent bubble. I must wait until warmer spring weather and try it again. I recently had purchased a Jo Malone fragrance with poor performance that i decided to keep because i loved the scent so much, but i refuse to let this be a thing. I thought at first that I smelled something synthetic about it, but once I had showered and reapplied, this was gone. Thanks for the warnings ladies. I think it is definitely worth adding to my collection. The more I smell the card the more I crave it and thinking about getting a bottle. Suitable for every woman. GG doesn't smell like that at all. Apologies to my seatmates on the flight to Burbank post airport spray. This is a DEAD ringer for it, the dry down especially. One of my favorite scents ever. A surprisingly good sweet and floral scent. i just have a travel size and i seriously need a bigger bottle, also the bottle is gorgeous is unique to my other perfumes. I would not spend more than 3 on this. However, it has a strange burnt plastic like smell when it settles. A safe blind buy if you are looking for a gift for a 12-18 year old girl in your life - the bottle is obviously stunning which makes it extra-giftworthy. Really beautiful fresh floral fragrance. . It's a perfect balance of fruity, sweet and floral.
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