gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Gardenia) of Old World tropical trees and shrubs of the madder family with showy fragrant white or yellow flowers
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Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of gardenia extract, rosewater, aloe vera, thyme, and even seaweed extract.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Formulated with gardenia extract, the overnight treatment helps one wake up to smoother, more radiant skin—even after a long night of last-minute gift wrapping.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The top notes open with a vibrant mix of orange blossom and gardenia, immediately asserting the fragrance’s presence with their bright, floral sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of gardenia extract, rosewater, aloe vera, thyme, and even seaweed extract.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Formulated with gardenia extract, the overnight treatment helps one wake up to smoother, more radiant skin—even after a long night of last-minute gift wrapping.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
The top notes open with a vibrant mix of orange blossom and gardenia, immediately asserting the fragrance’s presence with their bright, floral sweetness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
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gardenia
noun
gar·de·nia
gär-ˈdē-nyə
: any of various Old World tropical trees and shrubs with leathery leaves and fragrant white or yellow flowers
also
: one of the flowers
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