Grandenia

Grandenia is a dense, vintage-inspired chypre with a powerful and complex character. It opens with a bright flurry of citrus and frankincense, quickly deepening into a rich, spiced heart dominated by aged gardenia, rosemary, and a subtle animalic depth. The core of the fragrance unfolds as a decadent, honeyed amber accords built on myrrh, saffron, and tonka, layered over a thick, enduring patchouli base. The overall impression is of a deep, textured, and slightly animalic powder—a blend of vintage French perfumery, modern resinous richness, and oriental opulence. Despite its name, the gardenia presence is muted and integrated, more abstract and indolic than floral. The fragrance projects strongly with moderate to strong sillage and long wear, persisting for hours even in warmer weather. Its intense, layered character makes it notably unisex, though voting suggests it leans heavily toward being worn by those drawn to elaborate, artistic scents.