Year: 2007
Notes: pink pepper, black pepper, galbanum, chrysanthemum, jasmine sambac, tuberose, angelica root, musk
Comment: Eau de Parfum review
Described as a "recreation of the headspace of the gardenia flower", Stephanie is a delightful gardenia soliflore, employing pepper, green notes and various white florals.
It's fresh, natural-smelling and not too sweet, with the jasmine and tuberose evenly presented. Reminiscent of Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower, Stephanie possesses a verdancy that persists throughout its lifespan. However, the Carnal Flower parallel is more subtle, with the galbanum setting the scene and the angelica root upholding the green floral theme.
Despite the fact that neither are listed, one is certain that either orange blossom or rose is also present, due to the composition's soapy demeanour. As for the base, one can also identify an abundant serving of civet, which lends the floral proceedings an enchanting indolic quality. And while one couldn't detect any woods, if there are any, it's probably either a dash of sandalwood or something very discreet.
Although it's not a bona fide gardenia creation, it still succeeds in emulating the olfactory properties of this very rare ingredient. Unfortunately, just like the other female offerings from this house, it's too quiet on the skin and delicately lingers for roughly four hours.
Regardless of this, it still gets a thumbs-up for being so well-composed.
It's fresh, natural-smelling and not too sweet, with the jasmine and tuberose evenly presented. Reminiscent of Frédéric Malle's Carnal Flower, Stephanie possesses a verdancy that persists throughout its lifespan. However, the Carnal Flower parallel is more subtle, with the galbanum setting the scene and the angelica root upholding the green floral theme.
Despite the fact that neither are listed, one is certain that either orange blossom or rose is also present, due to the composition's soapy demeanour. As for the base, one can also identify an abundant serving of civet, which lends the floral proceedings an enchanting indolic quality. And while one couldn't detect any woods, if there are any, it's probably either a dash of sandalwood or something very discreet.
Although it's not a bona fide gardenia creation, it still succeeds in emulating the olfactory properties of this very rare ingredient. Unfortunately, just like the other female offerings from this house, it's too quiet on the skin and delicately lingers for roughly four hours.
Regardless of this, it still gets a thumbs-up for being so well-composed.
