Fragrance comparison

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle vs Gardenia & Fresh Rain

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,900 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Mugler

4.041,863 votes

Rank #2,846 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Gardenia & Fresh Rain

Bath & Body Works

4.3237 votes

Rank #19,072 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia & Fresh Rain
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle4/7

Gardenia & Fresh Rain3/7

Ratings & consensus: Gardenia & Fresh Rain
Community sentiment: Gardenia & Fresh Rain
Longevity: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Sillage & projection: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Value for money: Gardenia & Fresh Rain
Versatility: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMugler

Gardenia & Fresh RainBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,863 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

Category winnerGardenia & Fresh RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,863 votes

38%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerGardenia & Fresh RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

SillageAura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value83

Category winnerGardenia & Fresh RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

powdery60%

woody50%

white floral100%

floral92%

green84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaCinnamon Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Green Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskSandalwood

Top

GardeniaRain NotesNectarineGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

JasminePeonyBlue Hyacinth

Base

VanillaMossAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Green Notes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night17

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 24%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews160

Overall rank#19,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle reframes the polarizing green jungle DNA of the original line into something softer, creamier, and noticeably warmer on skin. The first spray releases a brisk flash of alcohol and crunchy green leaves before the floral core emerges. Gardenia dominates the early stages with a lush, m…

Reviews →

Gardenia & Fresh Rain is a crisp, floral-forward scent released in 2016 by Bath & Body Works. The blend centers on a sharp gardenia opening paired with aquatic rain notes, balanced by a soft vanilla base. It offers an easygoing, clean character that works best for casual spring days, particularly for those who appreci…

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, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Gardenia & Fresh Rain?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 1,863 votes; Gardenia & Fresh Rain is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes. Choose Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia & Fresh Rain for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Gardenia & Fresh Rain?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle lasts longest (Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 66/100, Gardenia & Fresh Rain 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Gardenia & Fresh Rain?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle projects furthest (Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 63/100, Gardenia & Fresh Rain 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Gardenia & Fresh Rain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Green Notes and Sandalwood.

Is Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Gardenia & Fresh Rain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gardenia & Fresh Rain is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is the stronger pick. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle suits daytime wear; Gardenia & Fresh Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Gardenia & Fresh Rain?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle has top notes of Gardenia and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Gardenia & Fresh Rain has top notes of Gardenia, Rain Notes, Nectarine and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Blue Hyacinth, a base of Vanilla, Moss, Amber and Musk.