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Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense vs Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia
Essence No. 2 Gardenia is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Mandarin
Heart
GardeniaHedione
Base
Sandalwood
Accords
White floral
100%
Woody
96%
Citrus
76%
Floral
71%
Powdery
63%
Green
62%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense by Gucci is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense was launched in 2025. Top note is Mandarin; middle notes are Gardenia and Hedione; base note is Sandalwood. Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense Eau de Parfum by Gucci was launched in 2025 as a floral fragrance for women.It is a new, more enchanting side of Flora with Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense, a fragrance that invites you to moments of unforgettable bliss. This floral woody gourmand creation fuses the juicy sweetness of fruit with the delicate freshness of blooming flowers, revealing an explosion of unfiltered joy and pure pleasure. At the heart of this perfume lies the sensuality of the gardenia flower, magnified by rich, woody nuances that quicken the pulse and stir the senses.This maximalist Eau de Parfum Intense offers a deeper, more radiant interpretation of Gucci’s signature Flora scent. Its composition is ignited by untamed floral energy, beginning with an invigorating Italian Mandarin Essence, which brings a sunny, exhilarating rush of brightness. The heart blossoms with creamy Gardenia Accord, entwined with Hedione, a molecule known for its jasmine-like luminosity and airy floral lift. Together, they envelop the wearer in a burst of full-bodied floral opulence, pushing the bouquet into a new, sparkling dimension.As the fragrance evolves, its sensual core is grounded in Sandalwood Essence, adding warmth, earthiness, and a comforting trail of softness. These rich, woody tones cocoon the senses, turning fleeting joy into lasting bliss. The result is a luxurious and elegant olfactory signature, perfect for expressing joy and confidence in every moment. Crafted from vegan and natural ingredients, this scent speaks to those who appreciate both high-quality materials and a bold, joyful presence.Encased in a vibrant fuchsia bottle, the design reflects the exuberance within. Gucci’s iconic Flora pattern decorates both the flacon and the outer packaging, while the word ‘Intense’ is emblazoned in gold, declaring its bold personality. As sunlight touches the bottle, its appearance transforms—radiating from mystery to magnificence, much like the fragrance itself.Let yourself be enraptured by the energy, bewitched by the bliss, and captivated by the mesmerizing joy of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense.Fragrance NotesTop: Mandarin EssenceHeart: Gardenia Accord, HedioneBase: Sandalwood EssenceAvailable in: 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml Eau de Parfum Intense
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Notes
———Accords
White floral
100%
Woody
69%
Lactonic
46%
Powdery
40%
Animalic
39%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Essence No. 2 Gardenia by Elie Saab is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Essence No. 2 Gardenia was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. The fragrance features Gardenia, Egyptian Jasmine, Sandalwood and Woody Notes. Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab launches a luxury collection of "couture" fragrances, La Collection des Essences, consisting of four editions: Essence No. 1 Rose, Essence No. 2 Gardenia, Essence No. 3 Ambre and Essence No. 4 Oud. The collection was created in collaboration with perfumer Francis Kurkdjian.Essence No. 2 Gardenia is a floral - woody fragrance that contains notes of gardenia, Egyptian Sambac jasmine and Indian sandalwood.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense
MandarinGardeniaHedioneSandalwood
Only in Essence No. 2 Gardenia
Rating
3.96vs4.11
Ratings
1,339vs353
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2025vs2014
Which should I buy?
Essence No. 2 Gardenia is the community's favourite of the two.
- Essence No. 2 Gardenia is rated higher by the community: 4.11 from 353 ratings, against 3.96 from 1,339.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense and "long lasting" for Essence No. 2 Gardenia.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense is voted best for fall and spring; Essence No. 2 Gardenia for spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Essence No. 2 Gardenia if you want the higher-rated option; pick Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.