For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada (Michael Schrammel) + Tropical Escape Giveaway

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada courtesy of the brand

“In summer, the song sings itself.” – William Carlos Williams

My best friend and I met on a study abroad program in 2001 at China’s prestigious Beijing University. We spent our days learning Mandarin and our nights dancing at a Cuban salsa joint in Beijing’s glamorous Embassy District. Those humid summer nights were spent dancing in and out of multi-lingual conversations (usually full of Spanish, Mandarin, English, and French), meeting fashionable and exciting people from all over the world, and listening to some of the greatest live music I’ve experienced. A dance partner who owned an emerald mine in South America one night to a Swedish Ambassador the next. A constant throughout those heady nights were the top-notch piña coladas that everyone came to enjoy. The fall semester brought more intensive studies and the events of September 11^th (experiencing them together in Beijing solidified our bond for a lifetime), but the magic of that carefree summer stays with us always. We share these precious memories and also a fragrance that, for the first time, brings us back to that extraordinary place, For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada.

Gardenia Flower, Upsplash

For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada opens with the bright lift of pineapple and lime, sending me straight to hot nights and an indulgent party atmosphere. Crisp and sweet, sea breezes and warm beaches flood my mind. Orange curaçao adds its complex sweetness with a shot of bitter electricity through the backbone of the fragrance. The luscious floral heart of For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada is truly patrician in its extravagance – no expense is spared. Hedonism in the hands of people who can afford anything. Sweet white florals surround me. Gardenia and Magnolia braid together. The creaminess of gardenia’s coconut undertones words brilliantly with the pineapple and lime of the opening. Green undertones keep the energy throughout.

Perfumer Michael Schrammel, courtesy of the brand

Perfumer Michael Schrammel describes his inspiration for the fragrance, “Gardenia Colada is one of the few perfumes that was born from a name first. One day, while talking and drinking Piña Coladas on the porch, this fun, clever name hit me like a wave. I’ve always loved the smell of gardenia, and of course, piña coladas. The combination of the two sounded perfect. I went through many modifications for this scent, searching for the right balance of fruits, florals, rum, and sweetness. I also created a ‘Coco Musk’ accord exclusively for this fragrance that is both smooth and creamy, while also having a fruity quality. I set out to produce a realistic gardenia blended beautifully into a delicious tropical cocktail. A vacay with every spray, you might say.”

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The booziness of For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada shows itself in the early dry down as a rum accord transitions into vanilla and musk. The sandalwood I pick up on is especially creamy and dreamy. If you want to be transported to a tropical celebration, For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada will take you there.

Notes: lime, pineapple, orange curaçao, gardenia, magnolia alba, rum, coconut, vanilla, coco musk, sandalwood

Disclaimer: sample kindly provided by For the Scent of It Perfumes. Opinions, as always, my own.

~ Rachel K. Ng, Senior Contributor

For the Scent of It Gardenia Colada bottle, courtesy of the brand

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