


VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
COLLECTION EXTRAORDINAIRE
GARDENIA PETALE

The Gardénia Pétale spirit
The gardenia exudes unparalleled power of attraction. Intoxicating and magnetic, this unruly plant suffuses a unique, immediately recognisable scent. This sensual ingredient served as the basis for a delicate and diaphanous essence.

The Gardénia Pétale spirit
The gardenia exudes unparalleled power of attraction. Intoxicating and magnetic, this unruly plant suffuses a unique, immediately recognisable scent. This sensual ingredient served as the basis for a delicate and diaphanous essence.
The intention
“Symbolising loyalty and sincerity, perfumery often expresses gardenia in fruity compositions; but I chose to take a different direction, capturing the air skimming over a bouquet like a comforting breeze.“
Nathalie Feisthauer, Perfumer.

The intention
“Symbolising loyalty and sincerity, perfumery often expresses gardenia in fruity compositions; but I chose to take a different direction, capturing the air skimming over a bouquet like a comforting breeze.“
Nathalie Feisthauer, Perfumer.


The fragrance
Olfactory family: green floral
Top notes: citrus notes, green notes
Middle notes: jasmine, lily of the valley
Base notes: musks

The fragrance
Olfactory family: green floral
Top notes: citrus notes, green notes
Middle notes: jasmine, lily of the valley
Base notes: musks