Based on the combination of notes Banana Republic Icon Collection Gardenia & Cardamom is classified as Flower fragrance to the nose. The fragrance composition is a creation of Mane, Vincent Kuczinski. The emanation of flavors and scent notes for Icon Collection Gardenia & Cardamom unfurl in a whiff of citrus and white flowers opening top notes including mandarin orange and gardenia. The floral and white flowers heart center notes blend in with carnation, gardenia, jasmine, magnolia, rose, tuberose, cardamom and ylang ylang while the deep amber and woody base notes leave an impression of amber and driftwood.