Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Gardenia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 915 ratings analysed

4 wins

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,781 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

3121 takes 4 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

31214/7

Gardenia3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gardenia
Community sentiment: Gardenia
Longevity: 3121
Sillage & projection: 3121
Value for money: 3121
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3121Prince

GardeniaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerGardeniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity3121

Sillage3121

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value40

Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#2,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Gardenia?

3121 takes 4 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Gardenia?

They last about the same: 3121 70/100, Gardenia 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Gardenia?

3121 projects furthest (3121 67/100, Gardenia 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is 3121 or Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, 3121 is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Gardenia?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood 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.