Borneo vs Garnet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
BorneoChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
GarnetChoose it for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Borneo1/2
Garnet1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Borneo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Garnet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BorneoOLFAC3GarnetArdent ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBorneoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
soft spicy100%
woody91%
lavender83%
citrus74%
sweet65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and soft spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerClary SagePink Pepper
Heart
FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily
Base
AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Top
Pink PepperGingerOrange OilCardamomOlibanumRed Thyme
Heart
Clary SageLavenderGeranium
Base
Guaiac WoodAmbrox SuperSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCopaiba balmGurjan balsam
InformationalShared notesGinger, Clary Sage, Pink Pepper and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer75
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,428
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGarnetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…
Reviews →Garnet by Ardent Parfums hits the nose with an immediate prickle of pink pepper and sharp ginger, brightened by a flash of orange oil. As the top notes settle, clary sage and herbal lavender push through, giving the blend an aromatic, clean structure that sits over a heavy base of woods. Sandalwood, cedarwood, and smo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Borneo or Garnet?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Garnet is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Garnet for a soft spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Borneo and Garnet smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Clary Sage, Pink Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Borneo or Garnet better for summer or winter?
Borneo suits day or night wear; Garnet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Borneo and Garnet?
Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. Garnet has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Orange Oil and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambrox Super, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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