The Gardénia (Vintage) bottle by Chanel on a white studio sweep

Gardénia (Vintage)

Eau de Toilette

$30

Room for several wears. Glass spray, about 20 to 30 sprays.

Ships within 2 business days. Free US shipping from $75.

Hand-filled from an original bottle into a Cabinet Noir vial, under our own label. Cabinet Noir is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chanel.

The composition

Gardénia opens with a clear orange blossom brightness, then lets jasmine and tuberose gather around its white floral heart. A faint green edge keeps the bouquet crisp, while soft musk gives the drydown a gentle warmth.

This vintage Eau de Toilette has a lighter, more transparent feel than the current Eau de Parfum. Chanel no longer makes this white cap presentation, and finding a bottle takes patience. Here is a rare chance to enjoy its fresh, creamy white flowers without hunting down a full vintage bottle.

Compared with

Gardénia Eau de ParfumChanel
The current Eau de Parfum is a different concentration in the Les Exclusifs collection. This older Eau de Toilette presents the white floral bouquet with a clearer, less sweet impression, so the two should be sampled as separate versions.

Lot 050

The number on your vial matches the bottle it was filled from. Provenance

Shipping and returns

US ground shipping, $9 or free from $75. Ships within 2 business days. Decants are final sale; we replace or refund any that arrive damaged. Details

The notes

  1. Opening

    Top

    • Orange blossom
    • green notes
  2. Development

    Heart

    • Jasmine
    • tuberose
  3. Drydown

    Base

    • Musk
    • sandalwood

Questions about Gardénia (Vintage)

Is this the same as the current Chanel Gardénia Eau de Parfum?

No. This Gardénia is an older Eau de Toilette in the white cap presentation. Chanel now sells Gardénia as an Eau de Parfum in Les Exclusifs. The concentration and presentation differ, and they should not be treated as the same bottle.

Is this Gardénia Eau de Toilette discontinued?

Yes. Chanel no longer offers this older Eau de Toilette presentation in its current United States fragrance range. The house still sells Gardénia as an Eau de Parfum, so check the concentration when comparing listings or reading reviews.

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