Fragrance comparison

C vs Gardenia 2012

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,299 White FloralCitrus

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69%scent match

Closely related

Gardenia 2012

Tuvaché · 2012

3.673 votes

Rank #56,731 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 2 of 3 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia 2012
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C2/3

Gardenia 20121/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: C
Sillage & projection: Gardenia 2012
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: C

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

Gardenia 2012Tuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

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

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageGardenia 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

woody60%

green50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseJasmineIris

Base4-5 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodBenzoinSandalwoodBourbon Vanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#21,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,731

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched2012

Reviews2

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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, C or Gardenia 2012?

C takes 2 of 3 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Gardenia 2012 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia 2012 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C or Gardenia 2012?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Gardenia 2012 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Gardenia 2012?

Gardenia 2012 projects furthest (Gardenia 2012 75/100, C 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and Gardenia 2012 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is C or Gardenia 2012 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in C and Gardenia 2012?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.