SAMPLE .. Chanel, Gardénia, Gardenia, 1/2 ml. DECANTED SAMPLE from Flacon, Parfum Extrait, 1925, Paris, France ..

"When couturier Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel launched her debut perfume No. 5, in 1921, it changed the whole world of fragrance. Perfumer Ernest Beaux produced a portfolio of samples for Mademoiselle to try .. and she chose the fifth proposal. So No. 5 was born, and has since gone on to become the most recognised name in perfumery, worldwide."

"Ernest Beaux remained the brand’s exclusive perfume designer, or ‘nose’, right up until 1952, creating further landmark scents including Chanel No. 22, and a trio of fragrances which now appear in Chanel‘s Les Exclusifs line: Cuir de Russie, Gardénia and Bois des Îles." The Perfume Society.

"Famous Chanel N°5 is a symbol of good taste and is currently one of the best selling perfumes in the world. Coco Chanel asked the perfume designer Ernest Beaux to create a perfume ' which smells like a woman'. Chanel N°5 is a very complex fragrance which does not allow any of the fragrant components to be isolated out of the composition, what was exactly a request of the great Chanel .. the perfume should not smell like a rose, or a lily of the valley, but as a composition."

'The perfume became famous thanks to many celebrities who wore it, among which Marilyn Monroe. Chanel N°5 is often connected to her name because during an interview in 1954 she said that in bed she wore only ‘some drops of Chanel N°5'. That statement became a superb advertising slogan and a reason for millions of women around the world to choose this perfume. The current Chanel N°5 face is Nicole Kidman.'

Working on creation of this perfume, Ernest Beaux created and for the first time used the synthetic component .. aldehydes. In his formula the aldehydes are accompanied by fragrances of rose and jasmine. The fragrance of aldehydes is pure and fresh, reminds of the odor of clean linen just brought in the house form the fresh frosty air. It is said that the famous creator drew his inspiration for creation of this fragrance from one of his visits to the Arctic Circle and the smell of water in midnight. The unique smell of frozen lakes and rivers fascinated him so much that he decided to replicate it in his creation. Fragrantia.

Gardénia is gorgeous floral bouquet and an admirable example of talent of the great perfume creator Ernest Beaux. He created this perfume in 1925. Natural fragrance of gardenia cannot be distilled, and in this composition it is substituted with fragrances of orange blossom, and jasmine, and then succored by a sweet tuberose note. In the base of the composition, beside musk, there are woody notes of patchouli, vetiver and sandal.

The vintage Chanel Gardénia was composed on a narcissus base with a freshly green note, naturally present in budding gardenias and a very popular inclusion in many classic floral chypres. The top note of this vintage Gardénia however is surprising in that it's built on a violet accent. The progression from the sweeter violet to the feminine floral harmony in the heart, featuring natural jasmine, makes for a rounder experience with woodier base notes and a spicy whiff of vetiver lingering.

"This is a very fresh, very green take on gardenia, not heady or heavy. This gardenia is far from the cloying, unctuous, loud, white floral that has become associated with vulgar display. Chanel’s Gardenia is a breath of fresh spring air, a gentle, warm, soft floral, that is restrained and equally wearable by man or woman. Quite a revelation to me and very praise worthy." Basenotes Review. Jack Twist

Top notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Tuberose
Heart notes are Violet, Violet Leaf, Oak Moss, and Galbanum
Base notes are Woods, Patchouli, Vetiver, and Sandalwood

Offered here is an opportunity to buy an increasingly rare sample of Chanel's stunning Gardénia. A wonderful find in this beautiful condition, and so rare today. This bottle has been kept very well, thus retaining its lovely color and fragrance. Extremely rare today.