Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia (discontinued)
4.1
Overall
Accords
white floral
amber
honey
animalic
sweet
smoky
Notes Pyramid
Top
GardeniaOrange
Heart
BeeswaxTuberosePlumHoneyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
IncenseFrench labdanum
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Velvet Gardenia is easily top 5 from Tom Ford — a dense, narcotic white floral wrapped in creamy woods and a shadowy, almost gothic aura that feels unapologetically luxurious.
- ✅ After years of searching I finally got my hands on one - I can only describe this as a gothic and dark white floral.
- ✅ never sniffed gardenia in a perfume so i can't vouch for that note itself, but the fragrance as a whole is stunning. white floral, jasmine, smooth creamy lightly 'toasted' honey, ambery notes and a juicy fruity plum. delicious, addictive, comforting, warm and definitely unisex.
- ✅ After years of searching I finally got my hands on one - I can only describe this as a gothic and dark white floral. This is what I would imagine a deep burgundy or purple velvet would 'smell like'.
- ✅ VG is pure seduction—a fragrance that knows no gender boundaries. Opening with the sultry embrace of gardenia and orange, it unfolds into a decadent floral affair of tuberose, jasmine, and honey.
- ❌ I don't get any gardenia here - only Tuberose and beesway. To me, there is nothing 'velvet' about this fragrance... I hope everyone else enjoys this fragrance.
- ❌ I have a 50ml bottle that I blind bought, and sadly not a fan of the scent.
- ❌ I don't get any gardenia here - only Tuberose and beesway. To me, there is nothing 'velvet' about this fragrance...
- ❌ I recently sampled the re-release of this fragrance. It opens on one of the most beautiful gardenia accords I have ever smelled. ... Before too long (2-hours to be exact), I smelled my wrist and caught... nothing.
- ❌ I don't get any of the notes listed by others on this page. It is harsh and medicinal on me.
