Fragrance comparison

234 vs Jardin d'Eden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

234

Illuminum

4.258 votes

Rank #39,461 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Jardin d'Eden

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #76,898 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

234 takes 1 of 1 categories.

234
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jardin d'Eden
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

2341/1

Jardin d'Eden0/1

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: 234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

234Illuminum

Jardin d'EdenMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

sweet69%

coconut61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotFennelLemon

Heart

JasmineYuzuGeraniumMandarin Blossom

Base

PineVetiverNutmegCoconut

Top15-30 mins

Exotic FruitsBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Coconut

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Coconut. Durations are only published for Jardin d'Eden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#76,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminum 234 is a green citrus aromatic that leans crisp and slightly spicy, with a clear fennel note that can read as anise on skin. Expect a bright neroli and bergamot opening, a clean floral citrus heart, then a drier pine and vetiver finish. In wear it often comes across subtle and smooth, more “quietly interesti…

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Jardin d'Eden by Marcus Spurway opens with an immediate splash of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and sweet exotic fruits that feels like a cold tropical drink on a warm afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus punch softens into creamy coconut pulp, taking the composition from a zesty morning wake-up call into…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do 234 and Jardin d'Eden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Coconut.

Is 234 or Jardin d'Eden better for summer or winter?

234 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 234 and Jardin d'Eden?

234 has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Fennel and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Yuzu, Geranium and Mandarin Blossom, a base of Pine, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Coconut. Jardin d'Eden has top notes of Exotic Fruits, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Coconut, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.