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Santa Maria Novella · Sold as unisex
Rosa Gardenia
The first steps into a botanical garden at dawn, where the air is filled with the vibrant scents of blooming flowers and fresh greenery.
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Rosa GardeniaPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessCouleur Kenzo Jaune Yellow · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021, Rosa Gardenia by Santa Maria Novella is a Floral fragrance for women and men created by perfumer Fabrizio Morgenni. The composition opens with the fresh zest of bergamot and the delicate green notes of fig leaf, before diving into a heart of rose de mai, gardenia, and jasmine that reads as an enveloping floral bouquet. This is further anchored by base notes of vanilla, sandalwood, and musk, which add warmth and depth. The fragrance captures the essence of spring's lush florals, balancing freshness with sweetness.
One or two sprays are enough to capture the essence of Rosa Gardenia. The top notes fade within an hour but give way to a rich floral heart that lasts throughout the day. This fragrance reads best close to skin, so apply directly where you want it to linger.
Fig. 01 — Rosa Gardenia, Santa Maria Novella
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Fabrizio Morgenni
Fabrizio Morgenni has created fragrances for the historic Florentine house Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella since 2005, including Città di Kyoto Eau de Cologne and Tabacco Toscano.
The Rosa line
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The originalRosa GardeniaSanta Maria Novella · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 2012Couleur Kenzo Jaune YellowShares 5 of its 6 notes$40–100★ 3.87 (263)54%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMES · 20151975Shares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.24 (17)51%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMES · 2023LATREVOShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.67 (3)
With Rasasi Insherah Gold
Adds woody, warm spicy and iris; shares sandalwood and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 23%.