Fragrance comparison

Coco Monoi vs Jardin de Borneo Gardenia

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Coco Monoi

Thymes

4.005 votes

Rank #46,131 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Jardin de Borneo Gardenia

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.1849 votes

Rank #8,100 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardin de Borneo Gardenia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Coco Monoi
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jardin de Borneo Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Coco Monoi1/3

Jardin de Borneo Gardenia2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jardin de Borneo Gardenia
Sillage & projection: Coco Monoi
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jardin de Borneo Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coco MonoiThymes

Jardin de Borneo GardeniaSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 85%

4.18/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

70%Love

15%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityJardin de Borneo Gardenia

SillageCoco Monoi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

fruity65%

tuberose53%

oud42%

white floral100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

animalic70%

tuberose60%

green50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GardeniaOsmanthusTuberoseAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GardeniaJasmine Sambac

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodLavender

Base

CalamusAgarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverKatrafayTonka BeanGalbanumCivetAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,100

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJardin de Borneo GardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Coco Monoi reads as a creamy tropical white floral with a strong tiare-like feel, backed by gardenia, tuberose and a soft fruity warmth. The monoi idea comes through clearly, giving it a beachy, sun-warmed character rather than a fresh green floral style. It may suit someone who enjoys lush, vacation-leaning florals w…

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Jardin de Borneo Gardenia is a lush floral composition from Sultan Pasha Attars, focusing on a realistic enfleurage gardenia. It blends narcotic white florals with a complex base of oud, civet, and sandalwood. This attar is a deep, botanical exploration of tropical blooms and resinous woods, suitable for those seeking…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coco Monoi or Jardin de Borneo Gardenia?

Jardin de Borneo Gardenia takes 2 of 3 categories. Coco Monoi is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Jardin de Borneo Gardenia is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes. Choose Coco Monoi for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jardin de Borneo Gardenia for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coco Monoi or Jardin de Borneo Gardenia?

Jardin de Borneo Gardenia lasts longest (Jardin de Borneo Gardenia 76/100, Coco Monoi 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coco Monoi or Jardin de Borneo Gardenia?

Coco Monoi projects furthest (Coco Monoi 100/100, Jardin de Borneo Gardenia 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coco Monoi and Jardin de Borneo Gardenia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.

Is Coco Monoi or Jardin de Borneo Gardenia better for summer or winter?

Coco Monoi suits daytime wear; Jardin de Borneo Gardenia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coco Monoi and Jardin de Borneo Gardenia?

Coco Monoi features Gardenia, Osmanthus, Tuberose, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Jardin de Borneo Gardenia has top notes of Gardenia and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood and Lavender, a base of Calamus, Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Katrafay.