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28° vs Gorgeous!

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

Updated 1,447 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gorgeous! takes 3 of 7 categories.

  • 28°

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Gorgeous!

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

28°2/7
Gorgeous!3/7
Ratings & consensus
28°
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Gorgeous!
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Gorgeous!
Versatility
28°
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gorgeous!

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
28°Ormaie
Gorgeous!Michael Kors
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 223 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%
3.64/ 5 · 1,224 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winner28°Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
37%Like
18%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

166 votes

27%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

1,079 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityGorgeous!

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value54
Category winnerGorgeous!Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
vanilla48%
tuberose30%
white floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
tuberose77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeppertree
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine SambacTuberoseRose
Base
VanillaImmortelleSandalwood
Top
Pink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomTobaccoYlang-Ylang
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarCashmeranBenzoinSuedeStyrax
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring83
Summer100
Fall33
Winter8
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winner28°Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex24
Women75
Men1
Unisex5
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#8,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerGorgeous!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

28° by Ormaie is a sunlit white floral with a bright citrus opening, soft jasmine and orange blossom, and a sweet vanilla-immortelle dry-down. It often reads clean, creamy and summery, with a polished French feel rather than a loud tropical floral. Sample first if you dislike powdery florals, lemon-clean facets, or c…

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Michael Kors Gorgeous! is a creamy white floral with a brighter, peppery start and a warmer woody, amber-tinged base. Tuberose leads, but the tobacco and suede touches give it a slightly dressed-up edge instead of a purely soft floral feel. It suits shoppers who want a feminine floral that feels polished, sweet, and e…

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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.

Which is better, 28° or Gorgeous!?

Gorgeous! takes 3 of 7 categories. 28° is rated 3.70/5 from 223 votes; Gorgeous! is rated 3.64/5 from 1,224 votes. Choose 28° for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gorgeous! for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 28° or Gorgeous!?

Gorgeous! lasts longest (Gorgeous! 65/100, 28° 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 28° or Gorgeous!?

Projection is very close: 28° 56/100, Gorgeous! 56/100 for sillage.

Do 28° and Gorgeous! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose.

Is 28° or Gorgeous! better for summer or winter?

For summer, 28° is the stronger pick. For winter, Gorgeous! is the stronger pick. 28° suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 28° and Gorgeous!?

28° has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Peppertree, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Immortelle and Sandalwood. Gorgeous! has top notes of Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Cashmeran.

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