Gardenia Blooms: Dragon Boat Festival Arrives

When silken rain threads quietly soak our clothes, after the Dragon Boat Festival in May comes the season when gardenias bloom in full splendor. With green leaves and pure white flowers resembling large jasmine blossoms, their fragrance is intoxicating—so much so that even those outside the garden walls can catch its sweet scent. I first heard of gardenias through the lyrics in Rene Liu's song "Later": "Gardenias, white petals, falling on my blue pleated skirt..."

It is said that as far back as the Victorian era, brides would adorn themselves with gardenias on their bodies or in their hair as decoration. Thus in the West, gardenias symbolize blessings of love and happiness.

However, gardenias are naturally resistant to extraction, making it impossible to extract their essential oils. Perfumers must rely entirely on their blending skills, mixing other similar fragrances to create the scent of gardenias.

Gardenias always leave an impression of lace-like freshness. As summer arrives, you need a bottle of gardenia perfume. MA54 lets you envelop yourself in the fragrance of gardenias.

• Pair it with the oceanic notes of BA56 for a more energetic and vibrant feel.
• Or try MA51 with its lily of the valley essence for a more delicate and charming touch.