Fragrance comparison

1752 vs Gardenia

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 655 ratings analysed

1752

Mugham

3.673 votes

Rank #65,249 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,678 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gardenia takes 1 of 1 categories.

1752
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

17520/1

Gardenia1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1752Mugham

GardeniaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 9%Want 91%

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaJasmineVioletHyacinth

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

Top

Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for 1752, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 27%Party 13%

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugham 1752 opens with a zesty sparkle of mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and a crackle of pink pepper. The first spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash that settles within three minutes. Then, lush floral petals take over. Dewy magnolia and powdery violet blend with sweet jasmine, creating a soft, velvety garden feel o…

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Penhaligon's Gardenia is a green white floral with a fresh, soapy lift rather than a thick tropical feel. The opening reads crisp and clean, then the heart turns fuller with gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who want an elegant floral with presenc…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1752 or Gardenia?

Gardenia takes 1 of 1 categories. 1752 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose 1752 for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do 1752 and Gardenia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is 1752 or Gardenia better for summer or winter?

1752 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1752 and Gardenia?

1752 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Violet and Hyacinth, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. Gardenia has top notes of Green Notes, Magnolia, Hyacinth and Rhuburb, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.