GARDENIA LEAVES

Gardenia leaves directs attention to the foliage around the flower: a delicate green impression that can accompany a fresh floral bouquet. Granado describes this leafy side of gardenia in its own fragrance, pairing it with a transparent floral character and tea. That is one interpretation, rather than a fixed recipe for the note.

Read the name as a clue to a leaf-inspired green effect, not as confirmation that gardenia leaves were distilled or extracted. It also does not mean that the leaves themselves have the full creamy scent associated with the flowers. When exploring perfumes, look for how the green accent sits beside the floral notes: the surrounding composition determines whether foliage or blossom feels more prominent.