Reviews about Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Gardenia Petale

I have tried a sample of this fragrance, which I purchased from a different online store. It is a beautiful, very natural creamy gardenia scent, bright, enticing, and slightly sweet. However, the sweetness is elegant and oily. The fragrance remains consistent from start to finish, without any development. As it fades, the scent becomes colder and slightly more synthetic. It has excellent longevity on both the skin and clothing, and I can still smell it even on the next day. I also have a sample of Penhaligon's Gardenia, and in comparison, the scent is lighter, more natural, but also quieter and less long-lasting. In my opinion, Van Cleef's gardenia is brighter, juicier, and more captivating.