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Sotto La Luna Gardenia
The quiet moment just before nightfall when gardenias perfume the air with their rich, velvety scent.
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Sotto La Luna GardeniaPremium · $100–250
57%Similar accords, often for lessSatine · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Sotto La Luna Gardenia by Tauer Perfumes was launched in 2014 and is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance crafted by Andy Tauer. This composition opens with the lush, creamy scent of gardenia, which is then supported by green notes and rose, creating an interplay between freshness and sweetness. The base notes of vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, and jasmine add warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a comforting embrace.
One or two sprays are sufficient — the gardenia and green notes open up quickly but fade within a couple of hours. The powdery warmth of vanilla and tonka bean takes center stage later in the day, so it's best to apply this fragrance when you want its base notes to come through.
Fig. 01 — Sotto La Luna Gardenia, Tauer Perfumes
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Andy Tauer
The self-taught independentAndy Tauer is a self-taught perfumer who built his independent house, Tauer Perfumes, out of what began as a hobby experimenting with scents and ingredients.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 24%.