Tom Ford Fragrance review

Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia (discontinued)

Name: Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia – A Dark Velvet of White Florals
Item: Tom Ford Tom Ford Velvet Gardenia (discontinued)
Author: Vivir

By Vivir · November 1, 2026

Accords

white floral amber honey animalic sweet smoky

Top

GardeniaOrange

Heart

BeeswaxTuberosePlumHoneyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

IncenseFrench labdanum

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.