Gardenia is a fragrant flowering plant known for its beautiful and distinctive aroma, but is not traditionally associated with the incense blends used in Orthodox Christian worship.

Mount Athos incense typically follows traditional and time-tested formulas that include a combination of natural resins, aromatic herbs and other botanicals with deep spiritual meaning. While scents such as myrrh, frankincense, rose, and various other herbal blends are commonly used, the use of gardenia as an incense scent is not part of common liturgical practice in Orthodox Christianity.