The difference in plain words Cruel Gardenia and Gardenia are very similar; both have Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang . Cruel Gardenia leans more musky , while Gardenia leans animalic .
Longer lasting Gardenia
Stronger projection Gardenia
Better perceived value Gardenia
More of a night scent Gardenia
Accords ? Accord A blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes. More in Learn → ● Cruel Gardenia ● Gardenia White Floral Powdery Woody Sweet Yellow Floral Vanilla Musky Violet Only in Cruel Gardenia: Neroli · Rose · Peach · Violet · Musk · Tonka Bean · Sandalwood · Vanille
Only in Gardenia: Lily · Madagascar Vanilla · Cashmeran · Woodsy Notes · Leather
Community votes Cruel Gardenia ← · → Gardenia Value
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Metrics 0–100, with delta Sillage / projection? Projection How far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach. More in Learn → Gardenia +45