Fragrance comparison

1990 vs Marc Jacobs Gardenia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

1990

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #43,962 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Gardenia

Marc Jacobs

4.0964 votes

Rank #16,813 White FloralLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1990
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Marc Jacobs Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19903/4

Marc Jacobs Gardenia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1990
Sillage & projection: 1990
Value for money: 1990
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1990Aromas de Salazar

Marc Jacobs GardeniaMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

4.09/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1990

Sillage1990

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winner1990Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

lactonic83%

warm spicy65%

animalic48%

fruity30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBlackberryJasmineCoconutPeach

Heart

NarcissusJasmine SambacHoneysuckleRose de MaiTuberoseGardenia

Base

MuskCivetTexas CedarVanilla AbsoluteSiam BenzoinOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaHoneysuckleJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerMuskCedar

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesJasmine, Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Musk. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer65

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,962

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMarc Jacobs GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1990 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a loud splash of clementine, peach, and orange blossom before descending into a dense floral heart. Heavy tuberose and gardenia dominate the mid notes, underpinned by a dirty musk and civet base. Designed for cool evening wear, it brings back vintage glamour without feeling dusty.

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Gardenia opens with a vivid spray of sweet honeysuckle and green jasmine petals before settling into its star flower. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol flash quickly burns off, letting a buttery gardenia bloom across the skin with remarkable intensity. A quiet pulse of fresh ginger keeps the petal…

Reviews →

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, 1990 or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1990 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Marc Jacobs Gardenia is rated 4.09/5 from 64 votes. Choose 1990 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Marc Jacobs Gardenia for a white floral and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1990 or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

1990 lasts longest (1990 100/100, Marc Jacobs Gardenia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1990 or Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

1990 projects furthest (1990 75/100, Marc Jacobs Gardenia 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1990 and Marc Jacobs Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Musk.

Is 1990 or Marc Jacobs Gardenia better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1990 and Marc Jacobs Gardenia?

1990 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Blackberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Civet, Texas Cedar and Vanilla Absolute. Marc Jacobs Gardenia has top notes of Gardenia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, heart notes of Ginger, Musk and Cedar.