Fragrance comparison

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum vs Gardenia 2012

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 425 ratings analysed

2 wins

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Roja Dove

4.08422 votes

Rank #7,827 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Gardenia 2012

Tuvaché · 2012

3.673 votes

Rank #56,683 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gardenia 2012
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum2/3

Gardenia 20121/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 2012
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRoja Dove

Gardenia 2012Tuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 422 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

422 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

SillageGardenia 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

woody60%

green50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangRaspberryGardeniaOrange BlossomTuberoseLilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VanillaBenzoinCashmere WoodSandalwoodOrrisVioletCinnamonClove

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineIris

Base4-5 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodBenzoinSandalwoodBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gardenia 2012, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#56,683

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched2012

Reviews2

Category winner51 Pour Femme Essence De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A polished floral amber with juicy raspberry, creamy white florals, soft vanilla and smooth woods. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum usually reads rich, elegant and distinctly feminine, with a plush texture that feels more refined than loud. It suits shoppers who want a dressed-up floral with warmth rather than a sharp …

Reviews →

Do not expect thick, vintage petals here. Tart green lime cuts through the opening immediately. A splash of sweet mandarin orange softens that initial citrus bite within three minutes. Soft gardenia and airy jasmine bloom next, keeping the floral heart remarkably clean. Creamy tuberose stays restrained. Powdery iris p…

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, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Gardenia 2012?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories. 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 422 votes; Gardenia 2012 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gardenia 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Gardenia 2012?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum lasts longest (51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 55/100, Gardenia 2012 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Gardenia 2012?

Gardenia 2012 projects furthest (Gardenia 2012 75/100, 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum and Gardenia 2012 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum or Gardenia 2012 better for summer or winter?

Gardenia 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum and Gardenia 2012?

51 Pour Femme Essence De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Raspberry, Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Gardenia 2012 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Benzoin and Sandalwood.