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Tom Ford · Sold as unisex
Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia
The quiet elegance of a library where the soft glow of vintage books meets the gentle hum of beeswax candles, enveloped in the rich scent of gardenias.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Reserve Collection Velvet GardeniaLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessEllenisia · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia by Tom Ford is an Oriental Floral fragrance that encapsulates the essence of opulent floral indulgence. The composition opens with a bright citrus note from orange, which contrasts beautifully against the rich, velvety gardenia at its core. Honey and beeswax lend a sweet, almost luxurious warmth to this scent, while the base notes of tuberose, jasmine, and rose create an enveloping embrace that feels both intimate and sophisticated.
Apply Velvet Gardenia sparingly to allow its layers to unfold naturally. The honey and beeswax notes will warm up over time, making it ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia, Tom Ford
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Designer Tom Ford
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The originalReserve Collection Velvet GardeniaTom Ford · Luxury · $250+Penhaligon's · 2005EllenisiaShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 3.95 (1,101)43%Match
Hermès · 2015Jour d’Hermes Gardenia HermèsShares 4 of its 5 notes$100–250★ 3.76 (819)41%Match
Rochas · 2004PoupeeShares 4 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 3.63 (407)44%Match
L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2011Mon Numero 7Shares 5 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 3.91 (44)
With Amouage The Library Collection Opus VI
Adds fresh spicy, woody and aromatic; shares incense and labdanum.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 74%, disliked or hated by 9%.