Fragrance comparison

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) vs Gardenia

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 746 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)

Gucci

4.2794 votes

Rank #9,430 White FloralFloral

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59%scent match

Closely related

Gardenia

Penhaligon's

3.96652 votes

Rank #2,733 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gardenia
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)5/7

Gardenia2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Community sentiment: Gardenia
Longevity: Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Sillage & projection: Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Value for money: Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Versatility: Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gardenia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Gucci

GardeniaPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 58%Had 19%Want 23%

3.96/ 5 · 652 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

35%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

554 votes

Category winnerGardeniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)

SillageEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

green69%

woody61%

white floral100%

green83%

floral65%

tuberose48%

animalic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LilacAldehydesJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHyacinthOrange BlossomYlang-YlangVetiverVioletTuberoseVanillaSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesMagnoliaHyacinthRhuburbBergamotViolet

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRoseCinnamon

Base

MuskVanillaBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall76

Winter48

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex38

Women53

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,430

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerGardeniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is a vintage floral fragrance crafted around crisp sparkle, lush blossoms, and grounding woods. The opening pairs sharp aldehydes with sunny bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, giving the scent an immediate burst of bright citrus energy. As the initial flash settles, an opulent heart tak…

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Penhaligon's Gardenia is a green white floral with a fresh, soapy lift rather than a thick tropical feel. The opening reads crisp and clean, then the heart turns fuller with gardenia, tuberose and jasmine, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who want an elegant floral with presenc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) or Gardenia?

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is rated 4.27/5 from 94 votes; Gardenia is rated 3.96/5 from 652 votes. Choose Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gardenia for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) or Gardenia?

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) lasts longest (Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) 71/100, Gardenia 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) or Gardenia?

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) projects furthest (Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) 63/100, Gardenia 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) and Gardenia smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom.

Is Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) or Gardenia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is the stronger pick. Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) and Gardenia?

Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) features Lilac, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hyacinth. Gardenia has top notes of Green Notes, Magnolia, Hyacinth and Rhuburb, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.