Format
Eau de Parfum.

Despite the name there is no gardenia in it — the opening is osmanthus with apricot and peach, which reads as soft stone fruit rather than a white flower. Orange blossom and cherry carry the middle, and it settles on white musk, amber and orris. Classed as a floral fruity.
Notes.

Storing Your Fragrance
- Keep the bottle somewhere cool and dark, away from radiators, sunny windowsills and steamy bathrooms. Heat and light are what break a scent down.
- If you have room, leave it in its box. The box does the light-blocking for you.
- Keep the cap on between wears so the top notes do not evaporate.
- Do not shake the bottle.

Stored well and kept closed, an eau de parfum generally holds its character for a few years. Once opened, you will get the best of it within roughly the first two.

Where to Spray
Onto pulse points: wrists, the side of the neck, collarbone and behind the ears. Those spots are warmer, so they carry the scent through the day.

Making It Last
- Spray onto skin rather than clothing, ideally just after a shower while skin is still slightly damp.
- Layer over an unscented lotion or body oil first. Dry skin loses fragrance fastest.
- Do not rub your wrists together. It crushes the top notes and shortens the life of the scent.

How Much
Two or three sprays is plenty. Hold the bottle about a hand's width away so it lands as a fine mist rather than a puddle.