FRAGRANXE
Black Gardenia by Illuminum
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Black Gardenia

Illuminum · Unisex

Black Gardenia is a bold gardenia soliflore with a tart, leafy blackcurrant twist and a bitter green edge that can read almost medicinal on some skin. The opening can fee…

Buchu Or AgathosmaBlack Currant LeafBlack CurrantGardeniaYlang-ylangJasmineMusk
LONGEVITY78
SILLAGE72
RATING3.6
RANK#11450
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 3+ shared notes matches to Black Gardenia, closest first.

57
MATCH

CIEL Parfum

Happy Essence Eden

Shares Black Currant, Buchu Or Agathosma, Gardenia.

Rank #46,250 5.0 rating Female

Happy Essence Eden by CIEL Parfum bursts open with zesty yellow lemon, tart pink grapefruit, and a spicy kick of fresh ginger root. It sparkles right…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
75 SILLAGE Strong
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

56
MATCH

Evterpa

Evterpa Illuzia

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #60,690 Female

Evterpa Illuzia opens with a bright burst of crisp bergamot and tangy black currant, quickly joined by lush peony and creamy gardenia petals. As the i…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
— LOVE / HATE Not scored
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

56
MATCH

Roberta di Camerino

Protagonista Pour Femme

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #21,650 3.3 rating Female

Protagonista Pour Femme by Roberta di Camerino opens with a lush blend of apricot, peach, and black currant. This oriental floral fragrance captures t…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
63 SILLAGE Strong
56 LOVE / HATE Neutral
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

56
MATCH

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

Number One Intense

Shares Black Currant, Black Currant Leaf, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #4,385 4.0 rating Female

Number One Intense is a commanding floral composition led by galbanum and tuberose. This fragrance leans into a classic, unapologetic aesthetic, perfe…

73 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
57 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

55
MATCH

Just Jack

Orchid Noir

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #11,311 3.9 rating Female

Just Jack Orchid Noir offers a budget friendly alternative to high end dark floral fragrances. The scent centers on ylang-ylang and orange, paired wit…

72 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
72 LOVE / HATE Liked
85 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Woody

55
MATCH

Nina Ricci

L'Eau du Temps

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #15,252 4.0 rating Female

Nina Ricci L'Eau du Temps pairs tart bergamot and mandarin orange with a creamy heart of gardenia and tuberose. A quiet bite of spicy pimento cuts thr…

65 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
48 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

54
MATCH

Natura

Violeta

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #23,415 3.8 rating Female

Violeta opens with juicy plum, cassis, and soft citrus, then settles into a powdery floral heart where violet, jasmine, and gardenia do most of the ta…

48 LONGEVITY Moderate
45 SILLAGE Moderate
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
69 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

54
MATCH

Pandora

Pandora Selective Base 1513

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #56,340 4.0 rating Female

Pandora Selective Base 1513 opens with sharp black currant and tart bergamot before shifting into heavy gardenia, ylang-ylang, and earthy truffle. As…

80 LONGEVITY Long
50 SILLAGE Moderate
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
100 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

54
MATCH

Revlon

Charlie Red

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #1,772 3.6 rating Female

Charlie Red by Revlon is a bold oriental floral fragrance built around a prominent tuberose heart. Launched in 1993, this perfume creates a strong whi…

65 LONGEVITY Long
60 SILLAGE Strong
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
89 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

54
MATCH

Nimere Parfums

A Trace From a Sweet Kiss

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #28,831 3.8 rating Unisex

A Trace From a Sweet Kiss by Nimere Parfums creates a dense floral landscape grounded in woods and resins. This 2015 release opens with a sharp burst…

65 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
70 LOVE / HATE Liked
25 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

54
MATCH

Morris

Luna

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #19,613 4.1 rating Female

Luna by Morris is a bright, green-tinged white floral fragrance with a crisp vintage backbone. The scent opens with sharp galbanum, tangy lemon, and t…

75 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
69 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

53
MATCH

Ted Lapidus

Creation 1984

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #2,450 3.9 rating Female

Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreci…

80 LONGEVITY Long
73 SILLAGE Strong
72 LOVE / HATE Liked
64 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

53
MATCH

biehl parfumkunstwerke

al01

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #13,586 3.4 rating Unisex

al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi.…

70 LONGEVITY Long
57 SILLAGE Strong
66 LOVE / HATE Liked
63 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

52
MATCH

Byblos

Byblos

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #3,186 3.9 rating Female

Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passion…

61 LONGEVITY Long
56 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
70 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

52
MATCH

Paul Sebastian

Design

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #24,320 3.8 rating Female

Design by Paul Sebastian opens with a blast of tuberose, peach, and jasmine that immediately fills a room. As it warms on skin, gardenia and honeysuck…

69 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
82 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

51
MATCH

Odoratika

Tangalunga

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #35,567 4.1 rating Unisex

Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling int…

96 LONGEVITY Eternal
70 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

50
MATCH

O Boticário

Kalanit

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #21,839 4.5 rating Female

Kalanit by O Boticário is a lush, sunny 1990s floral perfume that blends rich white florals with sweet orchard fruits and smooth woods. The fragrance…

73 LONGEVITY Long
70 SILLAGE Strong
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
74 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

53
MATCH

Armaf

Vanity Femme Elegance

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #17,460 3.3 rating Female

Vanity Femme Elegance opens loud, aldehydic and fruity, then settles into a warm mix of white florals, soft woods and musk. Peach, raspberry and black…

65 LONGEVITY Long
70 SILLAGE Strong
62 LOVE / HATE Liked
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

53
MATCH

Lalique

Lalique de Lalique Deux Coeurs Crystal Flacon

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #36,815 4.0 rating Female

Lalique de Lalique Deux Coeurs Crystal Flacon is a lush, classic floral that unfurls with the tart brightness of black currant and sweet blackberry be…

40 LONGEVITY Soft
83 SILLAGE Enormous
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

53
MATCH

Lalique

Lalique de Lalique Cascade Crystal Flacon

Shares Black Currant, Gardenia, Ylang-ylang.

Rank #33,862 4.0 rating Female

Lalique de Lalique Cascade Crystal Flacon starts with a bright splash of Sicilian mandarin and sharp black currant, before settling into a dense flora…

72 LONGEVITY Long
83 SILLAGE Enormous
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

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