
Charming Gardenia Intense captures the floral heart and woody base of Flora reasonably well, with solid bergamot and peppery opening notes. However, the prominent gardenia in the clone creates a distinctly different character than the original's peony-forward composition, resulting in a creamier, more indolic interpretation rather than the fresh, airy florality of the designer.
The clone substitutes gardenia for the original's peony prominence, shifting the scent profile from delicate and fresh to creamy and white-floral. Longevity and sillage are likely moderate with typical clone performance versus Gucci's more refined projection.